Crested Hornero
NameCrested Hornero
Common NameCrested Hornero
Scientific NameFurnarius cristatus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)26
Plumage DetailsOverall dull sandy-brown plumage, paler on the underparts, with a prominent spiky crest. It features a pale supercilium and a rufous rump and tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of sharp, high-pitched notes that often accelerate into a trill or rattling sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Gran Chaco region of South America, found in northern Argentina, western Paraguay, and southeastern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent spiky crest, Dull sandy-brown plumage, Rufous rump and tail, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
This small, terrestrial ovenbird is easily recognized by its distinctive, spiky crest. It typically forages on the ground in dry, open habitats, searching for insects and other invertebrates.
