Caatinga Cacholote
NameCaatinga Cacholote
Common NameCaatinga Cacholote
Scientific NamePseudoseisura cristata
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)68.5
Plumage DetailsUniform rufous-brown plumage over the entire body, slightly paler on the belly. Features a distinctive shaggy crest of the same rufous color. Eyes are pale yellow.
Vocalization / CallProduces loud, harsh, and often repetitive calls, typically a series of 'kree-kree-kree' or 'churr-churr-churr' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Caatinga biome of northeastern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresprominent rufous crest, uniform rufous-brown plumage, pale yellow eyes, medium size
Description
This medium-sized ovenbird is characterized by its uniform rufous-brown plumage and a prominent, shaggy crest. It forages actively in the undergrowth and lower canopy of arid scrublands, often in pairs or small groups.
