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grey monjita; viudita gris

xolmis cinerea

Description:

Delightful grey monjitas can be seen flying around the snowy andean region of "Villa Angostura" marvelling spotters with its impressive and distinctive red iris.

Habitat:

Grey monjitas may be found in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Brasil and Bolivia. This one was spotted during a winter snowy day in the province of Neúquen in Argentina.

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2 Comments

patty
patty 11 years ago

Yes, they are very stiking indeed; thank you Yasser.

Yasser
Yasser 11 years ago

Great action shot in the first photo Patty! Those red eyes are quite striking.

patty
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Neuquén, Argentina

Spotted on Jul 10, 2012
Submitted on Jul 15, 2012

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