Black-crowned Monjita
NameBlack-crowned Monjita
Common NameBlack-crowned Monjita
Scientific NameNeoxolmis coronatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsAdults have a prominent black cap extending to the nape, contrasting with a broad white supercilium and white cheeks. The upperparts are greyish-brown, while the underparts are pure white. Wings and tail are dark with pale edgings on the flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, chattering notes and a short, whistled 'peet' or 'tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in southern Argentina and Chile, migrating north during the austral winter to Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresdistinctive black cap, broad white supercilium, white underparts, greyish-brown back, often perches conspicuously
Description
The Black-crowned Monjita is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher known for its striking black cap and white underparts. It is often observed perching conspicuously on wires or shrubs in open grassland habitats, sallying out to catch insects.
