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White Monjita

White Monjita

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The White Monjita is a medium-sized, strikingly pure white flycatcher found in open areas of central and eastern South America. It has a small, dark bill and legs.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and pastures in central and eastern South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
How to spot
Its pure white plumage is unmistakable. Look for it perched on fences, posts, or low bushes, often sallying out to catch insects in flight.
When to spot
Year-round resident, though some southern populations may show local movements. Best observed during the day in open habitats.
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File:Viudita blanca chica (Xolmis irupero), Uruguay, 2022.jpg
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File:Viudita blanca chica (Xolmis irupero), Salto, Uruguay, 2022.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Viudita blanca chica (Xolmis irupero), Uruguay, 2022.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White Monjita (Xolmis irupero)-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White Monjita (Xolmis irupero) (8077583605).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White Monjita (Xolmis irupero) (8077622491).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White Monjita (Xolmis irupero) (8077646088).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xolmis irupero 289396590.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xolmis irupero 321170246.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xolmis irupero White Monjita.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its immaculate white plumage makes it one of the most recognizable birds in its range, standing out starkly against the green or brown landscapes where it forages.
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