Lark-like Brushrunner
NameLark-like Brushrunner
Common NameLark-like Brushrunner
Scientific NameCoryphistera alaudina
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall streaky brown plumage with a prominent, shaggy crest. The back and wings are dark brown with lighter streaks, while the underparts are whitish with heavy dark brown streaking. It has a rufous-buff supercilium and ear-coverts, contrasting with a dark eye-line.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of harsh, chattering notes, often described as a rapid, dry trill or a scratchy 'churr-churr-churr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central South America, including parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, northern Argentina, and southwestern Brazil, primarily in the Gran Chaco region.
Identifying FeaturesProminent shaggy crest, Streaky brown plumage, Rufous facial markings, Terrestrial behavior, Long tail
Description
The Lark-like Brushrunner is a medium-sized, terrestrial bird characterized by its prominent, shaggy crest and streaky brown plumage. It is often found foraging on the ground in arid scrublands, using its strong legs to run and hop through dense vegetation.
