Brown Cacholote
NameBrown Cacholote
Common NameBrown Cacholote
Scientific NamePseudoseisura lophotes
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)57.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly rufous-brown, appearing darker on the back and wings, with a slightly paler belly. It features a distinctive shaggy crest of rufous feathers on its head and a long, rich rufous tail. The bill is stout and dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, harsh, and often repetitive vocalizations, which are typically described as a series of 'churr' or 'chack' notes that can escalate into a chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in central and northern Argentina, southern Bolivia, Paraguay, and southwestern Brazil, inhabiting dry Chaco forests and scrublands.
Identifying FeaturesProminent shaggy rufous crest, Overall rufous-brown plumage, Long rufous tail, Stout dark bill, Inhabits dry, thorny habitats
Description
The Brown Cacholote is a medium-sized, rufous-brown bird characterized by its prominent shaggy crest and relatively long tail. It is typically found foraging in arid and semi-arid scrublands and dry woodlands, often in pairs or small groups.
