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Masked Water Tyrant

Fluvicola nengeta
(Linnaeus, C, 1766)
Viudita Enmascarada
Lavadeira-mascarada

Family: Tyrannidae
Order: Passeriformes
Class: Aves
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Conservation Status according to BirdLife International: Least Concern

Synonyms: [lanius] nengeta.

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Description: White with black wings, tail, and mask. The tips of the tail feathers are white.

Geographic Distribution: Northeast and south of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina (Misiones).

Habitat: Prefers human-modified environments, with short grass near water.

Behavior: Quite terrestrial, runs along the ground searching for insects. Perches on branches or human-made objects in exposed locations.

Diet: Insects.

Author of this description: Jorge La Grotteria

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EcoRegistros Revista - Related articles




Nuevo registro de Viudita Enmascarada (Fluvicola nengeta) en Argentina (Comentarios: 6)
EcoRegistros Revista Nº 2 - Article Nº 4
Publish by: Jorge La Grotteria, Ramon Moller Jensen y Hernán Alvarado
Published date: 04/03/2012 15:01



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Number of Photography: 236

Foto
Photography ID: 676512
  Adult

Natal
Rio Grande do Norte
Brazil
02/19/2026
Diego Oscar
Foto
Photography ID: 675318
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675317
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675316
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675315
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675314
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675313
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675312
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675311
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675310
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675309
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia
Foto
Photography ID: 675308
  Adult

Ipojuca
Pernambuco
Brazil
02/04/2026
Pablo Eguia



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Number of Recorded Vocalizations: 1



Audio playerUserDateCountryProvincePlaceSexLife stageIt was observedDetails
 DownloadJorge La Grotteria05/25/2012ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaIndistinguishableAdultYesNo


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Number of Films: 8


Video ID: 6573
  Adult

La Plata
Buenos Aires
Argentina
01/18/2025
Eduardo Cusano
Video ID: 6560
  Adult

La Plata
Buenos Aires
Argentina
01/18/2025
Santos Di Mauro
Video ID: 6558
  Adult

La Plata
Buenos Aires
Argentina
01/18/2025
Eduardo Cusano



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Number of Records: 369



Page 1 of 37
Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
243691419/02/2026BrazilRio Grande do NorteCampus da Ufnr, Natal2Diego Oscar
243689419/02/2026BrazilRio Grande do NorteFortaleza Dos Reis Magos, Natal2Diego Oscar
243955007/02/2026BrazilPernambucoPorto de galinhas, IpojucaPablo Eguia
243939204/02/2026BrazilPernambucoPorto de galinhas, IpojucaPablo Eguia
243934803/02/2026BrazilPernambucoPorto de galinhas, IpojucaPablo Eguia
244412727/01/2026BrazilRio de JaneiroParque Mambucaba--estrada do Chapeu do Sol, ParatyJulian Uriel Collado
244394625/01/2026BrazilRio de JaneiroCentro Histórico, Paraty1Julian Uriel Collado
241997423/01/202617:00BrazilRio de JaneiroAvenida Caetés 29Silvina Collado
244381222/01/2026BrazilRio de JaneiroPlaya Sororoca, Angra dos Reis1Julian Uriel Collado
241122506/01/2026BrazilAlagoasAabb Maceió, MaceioEduardo Jorge Cavalcante Vieira
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Bibliography related


Artículo Chebez, J. C. 2009. Otros que se van. Fauna Argentina Amenazada. 552 págs. Albatros. Buenos Aires.



Citation recommended:

EcoRegistros. 2026. Masked Water Tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta) - Species sheet. Acceded from https://www.ecoregistros.org on 09/03/2026.










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