Birds

Black-crowned Monjita

Black-crowned Monjita

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Black-crowned Monjita is a distinctive flycatcher of southern South America, named for its contrasting black crown and grey back. It has a pale belly and a long tail.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, shrublands, and agricultural fields in central and southern Argentina and Chile. Migrates north to parts of Bolivia and Paraguay for the austral winter.
How to spot
Look for the prominent black cap contrasting with its grey body and white underparts. It often perches on low bushes or fences and makes sallying flights.
When to spot
Best observed in its breeding grounds during the austral spring and summer.
This species is known for its elaborate aerial displays during the breeding season, involving complex flight patterns and vocalizations to attract mates.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Inezia inornata - Plain tyrannulet.jpg
100

Plain Tyrannulet

Tyrant Flycatchers
File:Attila phoenicurus - Rufous-tailed Attila.jpg
100

Rufous-tailed Attila

Tyrant Flycatchers
File:Agriornis montanus - Black-billed shrike-tyrant.jpg
100

Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant

Tyrant Flycatchers
File:Empidonax affinis.jpg
100

Pine Flycatcher

Tyrant Flycatchers
File:Northern Bentbill (Oncostoma cinereigulare) (5771914809).jpg
100

Northern Bentbill

Tyrant Flycatchers
File:Poecilotriccus calopterus Wolf.jpg
100

Golden-winged Tody-Flycatcher

Tyrant Flycatchers
100

Great Elaenia

Tyrant Flycatchers
File:Knipolegus poecilurus (Atrapamoscas ojirrojo) (14021842042).jpg
100

Rufous-tailed Tyrant

Tyrant Flycatchers
100

White-fronted Tyrannulet

Tyrant Flycatchers
100

Choco Elaenia

Tyrant Flycatchers