White-rumped Monjita
Xolmis velatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusXolmis
- SpeciesXolmis velatus (White-rumped Monjita)
About the White-rumped Monjita
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. The white-rumped monjita was formally described in 1823 as Muscicapa velata, a member of the Old World flycatcher family. It was eventually transferred to genus Xolmis that had been erected in 1826. Because Xolmis is masculine, it was necessary to change the ending of the specific epithet to velatus.
According to the IOC, the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (SACC), and the Clements taxonomy, the white-rumped monjita shares genus Xolmis with only the white monjita (X. irupero). However, as of December 2024 BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World includes six other species in addition to the white-rumped and white monjitas. All agree that the white-rumped monjita is monotypic.
The white-rumped monjita is 19 to 20 cm (7.5 to 7.9 in) long. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a mostly white head with a pearly gray nape. Their upperparts are mostly brownish gray with a white rump. The... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-rumped Monjita in Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas
Grey Monjita
Xolmis cinereus
Great Kiskadee
Pitangus sulphuratus
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Pied Water-Tyrant
Fluvicola pica
Lesser Kiskadee
Pitangus lictor
Rusty-margined Flycatcher
Myiozetetes cayanensis
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Common Tody-Flycatcher
Todirostrum cinereum
Short-crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus ferox
Cattle Tyrant
Machetornis rixosa
Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Camptostoma obsoletum
White-headed Marsh Tyrant
Arundinicola leucocephala
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 5 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 8 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 9 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 10 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 11 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 12 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-rumped Monjita in Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-rumped Monjita sighting in Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-rumped Monjita in Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas?
June has the highest sighting rate for White-rumped Monjita in Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas in our monthly data.