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Fluvicola nengeta

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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Synonyms: [lanius] nengeta.

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Conservation status according to BirdLife International: Least Concern


Description


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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Photography ID: 113968
  Adult
Paraty
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
09/09/2015
Alicia Miller
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Photography ID: 113882
  Adult
Paraty
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
09/09/2015
Julián Tocce



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
244412727/01/2026BrazilRio de JaneiroParque Mambucaba--estrada do Chapeu do Sol, ParatyJulian Uriel Collado
244394625/01/2026BrazilRio de JaneiroCentro Histórico, Paraty1Julian Uriel Collado
115362801/12/2019BrazilRio de JaneiroParaty mirim, Paraty2Dario Juan Wendeler
68617629/01/2018BrazilRio de JaneiroParaty2Andres Espindola
33082809/09/2015BrazilRio de JaneiroParatyMarcelo Gavensky
32744609/09/2015BrazilRio de JaneiroCiudad, ParatyAlicia Miller
32734109/09/2015BrazilRio de JaneiroCiudad, ParatyJulián Tocce
30909012/07/2015BrazilRio de JaneiroAvohai Lodge, ParatyFrancisco González Táboas
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Related bibliography


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



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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Masked Water Tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 19/09/2026.