Xolmis is a genus of South American birds in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae.

Xolmis
White-rumped monjita (Xolmis velatus)
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Xolmis
F. Boie, 1826
Type species
Tyrannus irupero[1]
Vieillot, 1823
Species

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Synonyms

Heteroxolmis

These are relative large flycatchers that are found in fairly open habitats. Most have black, grey and white plumage.[2]

Species

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The genus contains two species:[3]

Image Common Name Scientific name Distribution
  White-rumped monjita Xolmis velatus Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
  White monjita Xolmis irupero Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, and Uruguay.

References

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  1. ^ "Tyrannidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  2. ^ Ridgely, Robert S.; Tudor, Guy (2009). Birds of South America: Passerines. Helm Field Guides. London: Christopher Helm. p. 461. ISBN 978-1-408-11342-4.
  3. ^ Gill, Frank; Donsker, David; Rasmussen, Pamela, eds. (July 2021). "Tyrant flycatchers". IOC World Bird List Version 11.2. International Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved 26 July 2021.