White-rumped Monjita (Xolmis velatus)
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White-rumped Monjita

Xolmis velatus (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)

19–20 cmLength29 gWeight

The white-rumped monjita (Xolmis velatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: July–October · Most records: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July–October · Most records: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay

White-rumped Monjita has been recorded at 79 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil1,123 records
  2. Aquidauana – Pousada AguapéBrazil493 records
  3. PARNA das EmasBrazil334 records
More places
  1. Refúgio Ecológico CaimanBrazil312 records
  2. PN Serra da CanastraBrazil296 records
  3. Poconé – SouthWild PantanalBrazil268 records
  4. Barba Azul Nature ReserveBolivia209 records
  5. Pantanal – Pousada Rio ClaroBrazil188 records
  6. Pousada TrijunçãoBrazil179 records
  7. Pompéu – apenas listas históricasBrazil178 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilBoliviaParaguayArgentina

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The white-rumped monjita (Xolmis velatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and as a vagrant to Argentina.

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Questions

How big is the White-rumped Monjita?

The White-rumped Monjita is about 19–20 cm long and weighs around 29 g.

Where does the White-rumped Monjita live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Brazil to Bolivia and northern Paraguay. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the White-rumped Monjita?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August, September and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the White-rumped Monjita endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-rumped Monjita as Least Concern.

What does the White-rumped Monjita eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-rumped Monjita in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
19–20 cm
Weight
29 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
118 mm
Tail
76 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
27 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: central Brazil to Bolivia and northern Paraguay

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Xolmis

Other birds in the genus Xolmis

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White-rumped Monjita

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