Pacific Hornero
NamePacific Hornero
Common NamePacific Hornero
Scientific NameFurnarius cinnamomeus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)57
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, including the crown and back, are a rich rufous-cinnamon. It has a distinct pale supercilium above the eye, contrasting with a brownish lore. The throat is whitish, transitioning to pale buff or whitish on the belly and flanks. The tail is also rufous-cinnamon.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a loud, ringing, accelerating series of notes, often described as a 'kree-kree-kree-kree-kree-kree-kree-kree' that rises in pitch and tempo.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the Pacific coast of Ecuador and Peru, extending into some inland valleys.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-cinnamon upperparts, Pale supercilium, Whitish throat and underparts, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Stout, slightly decurved bill
Description
The Pacific Hornero is a medium-sized, terrestrial ovenbird known for its reddish-brown plumage and pale underparts. It forages actively on the ground, often in open habitats, searching for invertebrates.
