About the Black-and-white Monjita
The black-and-white monjita is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and possibly Paraguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Heteroxolmis dominicana |
| Species Codes | bawmon3, BAWM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-white Monjita belong to?
The Black-and-white Monjita (Heteroxolmis dominicana) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-and-white Monjita?
The black-and-white monjita is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and possibly Paraguay....
Where can I report a Black-and-white Monjita sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-white Monjita on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawmon3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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