About the Lesser Hornero
The lesser hornero is a species of bird in the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is closely related to the Pale-legged hornero, and their global distribution overlaps somewhat. This species is monotypic, meaning there is only one subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Furnarius minor |
| Species Codes | leshor1, LEHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Hornero belong to?
The Lesser Hornero (Furnarius minor) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Hornero?
The lesser hornero is a species of bird in the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is closely related to the Pale-legged hornero, and their global distribution overlaps somewhat. This species is monotypic, meaning there is only one subspecies....
Where can I report a Lesser Hornero sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Hornero on eBird (ebird.org) using species code leshor1, or on iNaturalist.
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