It breeds in central and southern Argentina and winters in the north. From afar it blends with the other pale monjitas; the black crown with the white forehead settles it at first glance through binoculars.
Behaviour
It hunts in the open from posts, fences and low shrubs, with short flights to the ground, like every monjita.
How and when to see it
Winter visitor: present mainly from June to August, back south before the heat begins.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where black-crowned monjita has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where black-crowned monjita lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Reserva Estero Camba Trapo
Private nature reserve of Ecoposada del Estero, on the Camba Trapo road. One of the…★ 5.0 - Cabalgata Cintia
Horseback rides around Carlos Pellegrini.★ 5.0 - Iberá Spirit
Travel agency specializing in the Esteros del Iberá for 10 years. Packages, excursions…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameBlack-crowned Monjita
- Scientific nameXolmis coronatus
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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