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White Monjita
Xolmis irupero
White Monjita (Xolmis irupero) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The White Monjita (Xolmis irupero) is a member of the Tyrannidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 28.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Tyrannidae Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura
- Genus Xolmis
- Species irupero
Quick facts
- Weight
- 28.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White Monjita is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The White Monjita is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The White Monjita (Xolmis irupero) is a member of the Tyrannidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA e, se.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 28.7 g, with a wing length of about 10.7 cm and a tail of around 7.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3.6 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White Monjita?
The White Monjita is a small bird that weighs around 28.7 g.
Where does the White Monjita live?
The White Monjita is found across South America with a range covering SA e, se, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the White Monjita belong to?
The White Monjita (Xolmis irupero) belongs to the Tyrannidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the White Monjita eat?
The White Monjita is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the White Monjita migrate?
The White Monjita is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the White Monjita endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the White Monjita make?
1 real field recording of the White Monjita — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the White Monjita's range?
The White Monjita has a mapped global range of about 3.6 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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