Black-and-white Monjita
Heteroxolmis dominicana
Black-and-white Monjita (Heteroxolmis dominicana) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Black-and-white Monjita (Heteroxolmis dominicana) is a member of the Tyrannidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 42.8 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Tyrannidae Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura
- Genus Heteroxolmis
- Species dominicana
Quick facts
- Weight
- 42.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black-and-white Monjita is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Black-and-white Monjita is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Black-and-white Monjita (Heteroxolmis dominicana) is a member of the Tyrannidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA s Brazil, ne Argentina and Uruguay.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 42.8 g, with a wing length of about 11.2 cm and a tail of around 9.3 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black-and-white Monjita?
The Black-and-white Monjita is a small bird that weighs around 42.8 g.
Where does the Black-and-white Monjita live?
The Black-and-white Monjita is found across South America with a range covering SA s Brazil, ne Argentina and Uruguay, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Black-and-white Monjita belong to?
The Black-and-white Monjita (Heteroxolmis dominicana) belongs to the Tyrannidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Black-and-white Monjita eat?
The Black-and-white Monjita is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Black-and-white Monjita migrate?
The Black-and-white Monjita is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Black-and-white Monjita make?
1 real field recording of the Black-and-white Monjita — including its alarm call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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