Firewood-gatherer

It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, pastureland, and heavily degraded former forest.

The Firewood-gatherer is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Firewood-gatherer (Anumbius annumbi) is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is the only member of the genus Anumbius. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, pastureland, and heavily degraded former forest. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Anumbius annumbi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More

Despite its emotive name, the Firewood-Gatherer is a rather dull-coloured bird. His common name comes from his habit of gathering sticks for his huge, conspicuous nest. Firewood-Gatherers are most often encountered in semi-arid areas usually near water, being particularly easy to see in the Humid Chaco and Pantanal regions. Upon encountering one of these birds walking purposefully in the grass, Old World birders may notice a distinct resemblance to the larks and pipits with which they are familiar. More

Firewood-gatherer (Anumbius annumbi) by Robson Silva e Silva. More