Lesser Hornero
NameLesser Hornero
Common NameLesser Hornero
Scientific NameFurnarius minor
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, becoming brighter rufous on the rump and tail. The underparts are whitish to pale buff. It features a prominent pale supercilium that contrasts with a darker loral stripe and a brownish crown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a rapid, high-pitched trill or rattling series of notes, which often accelerates and rises in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, typically along rivers and streams.
Identifying Featuressmall size, rufous-brown plumage, pale supercilium, short tail, often near water
Description
The Lesser Hornero is a small, rufous-brown ovenbird typically found foraging for insects near water. It is characterized by its distinctive pale supercilium and relatively short tail. This species is often observed in open woodlands, clearings, and riparian zones.
