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Rufous Hornero

Furnarius rufus · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
rufhor2, RUHO

About the Rufous Hornero

The rufous hornero is a medium-sized ovenbird in the family Furnariidae. It occurs in eastern South America and is the national bird of Argentina. Also known as the red ovenbird, it is common in savannas, second-growth scrub, pastures, and agricultural land and is synanthropic. Its range includes midwestern, southeastern, and southern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern and central Argentina, extending as far south as northern Patagonia. The species is most closely related to the crested hornero of Paraguay and Argentina. There are four accepted subspecies.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOvenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae)
SpeciesFurnarius rufus
Species Codesrufhor2, RUHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Rufous Hornero belong to?

The Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Rufous Hornero?

The rufous hornero is a medium-sized ovenbird in the family Furnariidae. It occurs in eastern South America and is the national bird of Argentina. Also known as the red ovenbird, it is common in savannas, second-growth scrub, pastures, and agricultural land and is synanthropic. Its range includes mi...

Where can I report a Rufous Hornero sighting?

You can log sightings of Rufous Hornero on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufhor2, or on iNaturalist.