Rusty-backed Monjita
Xolmis rubetra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusXolmis
- SpeciesXolmis rubetra (Rusty-backed Monjita)
About the Rusty-backed Monjita
The rusty-backed monjita (Neoxolmis rubetra) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Argentina but has been recorded as a vagrant in Brazil and Chile. The rusty-backed monjita has a complicated taxonomic history. It was formally described in 1860 as "Taenioptera Rubetra". In 1927 it was moved to genus Xolmis. Late in the twentieth century some authors moved it to genus Neoxolmis that had been erected in 1927 for what became the chocolate-vented tyrant (N. rufiventris); others retained it in Xolmis. A 2018 study determined it did not belong in Xolmis and two 2020 studies moved it to genus Nengetus. The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (SACC) restored it instead to genus Neoxolmis. The IOC and the Clements taxonomy soon adopted that change. However, as of December 2024 BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World retained the species in Xolmis. Because the reassignment to Neoxolmis resulted in species of several genera having the English name "monjita", the SACC is seeking a proposal to consider English name changes.
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Recent sightings of Rusty-backed Monjita in Península Valdés
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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 | Península Valdés | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rusty-backed Monjita in Península Valdés?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rusty-backed Monjita sighting in Península Valdés, based on 37 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rusty-backed Monjita in Península Valdés?
January has the highest sighting rate for Rusty-backed Monjita in Península Valdés in our monthly data.