Rufous Cacholote
NameRufous Cacholote
Common NameRufous Cacholote
Scientific NamePseudoseisura unirufa
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsEntirely rufous to cinnamon-brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. It has a distinctive shaggy crest on its head and bright yellow irises.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, harsh, and often chattering calls, sometimes described as a series of "chak" notes or a rapid, descending "churr-churr-churr."
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a relatively small region in south-central South America, primarily found in the Chaco region of Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresuniform rufous plumage, prominent shaggy crest, bright yellow eyes, long tail, stout, pointed bill
Description
This medium-sized, rufous-brown bird is characterized by its prominent shaggy crest and bright yellow eyes. It is an active species often found foraging in the undergrowth or lower to mid-canopy of its dry forest habitat.
