White Monjita
Xolmis irupero
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusXolmis
- SpeciesXolmis irupero (White Monjita)
About the White Monjita
The white monjita (Xolmis irupero) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The white monjita was formally described in 1823 as Tyrannus irupero. It was eventually transferred to genus Xolmis that had been erected in 1826.
According to the IOC, the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (SACC), and the Clements taxonomy, the white monjita shares genus Xolmis with only the white-rumped monjita (X. velatus). However, as of December 2024 BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World includes six other species in addition to the white and white-rumped monjitas. All agree that the white monjita has two subspecies, the nominate X. i. irupero (Vieillot, 1823) and X. i. niveus (Spix, 1825).
The white monjita is 17 to 18 cm (6.7 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 21 to 29.5 g (0.74 to 1.0 oz). Adult males of the nominate subspecies are almost entirely white. They have black primaries, primary coverts, and tail tip. Females are almost identical but have a gray tinge on their back. Subspecies X. i. niveus... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White Monjita in El Palmar National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White Monjita in El Palmar National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a White Monjita sighting in El Palmar National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White Monjita in El Palmar National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for White Monjita in El Palmar National Park in our monthly data.