Black-and-white Monjita (Xolmis dominicanus)

Black-and-white Monjita Xolmis dominicanus

Current view: summary

Family: Tyrannidae (Tyrant-flycatchers)

Authority: (Vieillot, 1823)

Red List Category

Criteria: A2c+3c+4c

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Justification of Red List category
This species is classified as Vulnerable because the extent of habitat modification within its range indicates that it is undergoing a rapid population reduction. Threats appear to be increasing, and the rapid growth of the forestry industry in Argentina is particularly concerning.

Population size: 6000-15000

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 957,000 km²

Country endemic: No

Attributes
Land-mass type - continent
Realm - Neotropical
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Marine biome

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Xolmis dominicanus. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/black-and-white-monjita-xolmis-dominicanus on 04/10/2023. Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org on 04/10/2023.