Salinas Monjita
NameSalinas Monjita
Common NameSalinas Monjita
Scientific NameXolmis salinarum
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive brown cap, a white supercilium, and a dark eye-stripe over a streaked whitish face. Upperparts are brownish, contrasting with darker wings edged in pale buff. Underparts are whitish, sometimes with faint streaking on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of simple, often repeated 'chip' or 'tseep' notes, characteristic of many flycatcher species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central Argentina, primarily found in the Chaco region and associated salt flats (salinas).
Identifying Featuresbrown cap, white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, streaked face, pale underparts, upright posture on low vegetation
Description
This small flycatcher is characterized by its pale plumage, brown cap, and streaked face. It typically perches prominently on low shrubs in arid environments, actively sallying out to catch insects.
