Rufous Hornero

Overview

Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus) is a species of Ovenbirds (Furnariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A reddish-brown bird famous for building a large domed clay nest like a baker's oven, reused for years; the national bird of Argentina; a bold, common bird of open country.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Furnarius; binomial: Furnarius rufus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788). Typical size: 18-20cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.