Wing-banded Hornero
NameWing-banded Hornero
Common NameWing-banded Hornero
Scientific NameFurnarius figulus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, wings, and tail are a rich rufous-brown. Underparts are paler, buffy-white, especially on the throat and belly. It features a prominent white supercilium (stripe above the eye) contrasting with a dark loral stripe and a dark eye. The bill is dark, and the legs are grayish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of loud, ringing, or chattering notes, often delivered in a rapid, accelerating burst.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Brazil, primarily found in the lowlands east of the Andes.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown plumage, Prominent white supercilium, Pale underparts, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Dark bill and legs
Description
The Wing-banded Hornero is a medium-sized, rufous-brown bird with a distinctive white stripe above its eye. It is often found foraging on the ground in open habitats, known for its terrestrial habits and loud vocalizations.
