Caribbean Hornero
NameCaribbean Hornero
Common NameCaribbean Hornero
Scientific NameFurnarius rufus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)48
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly rufous-brown on the upperparts, including the back and wings, with a contrasting pale buffy-white on the underparts. The crown is greyish-brown, and a distinct pale supercilium runs above the eye. The tail is rufous.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a loud, ringing, and often accelerating trill, typically given by both sexes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWhile 'Caribbean Hornero' is not a standard recognized species name, the bird depicted is a Rufous Hornero (*Furnarius rufus*), which is widespread across South America. Its range extends into parts of northern South America (e.g., Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas) that border the Caribbean Sea, as well as Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresrufous-brown upperparts, pale underparts, greyish-brown crown, pale supercilium, robust build, terrestrial foraging
Description
This medium-sized ovenbird is characterized by its robust build and terrestrial habits, often seen foraging on the ground. It is well-known for constructing large, oven-shaped nests from mud, though not visible in this image.
