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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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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
177759323/05/2023BrazilRio de JaneiroParque Nacional ItatiaiaRosana Ursino
42422905/04/2016ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaRosana Ursino
42416304/04/2016ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaRosana Ursino
4447319/10/2012ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaRosana Ursino
4442418/10/2012ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaRosana Ursino
4429617/10/2012ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaRosana Ursino
4421316/10/2012ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaRosana Ursino
4419115/10/2012ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaRosana Ursino
4414714/10/2012ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaRosana Ursino
3158514/04/2012ArgentinaMisionesReserva Privada San Sebastián de la SelvaRosana Ursino
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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 27/09/2026.