Crested Hornero

The Crested Hornero is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

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

The Crested Hornero (Furnarius cristatus) is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Furnarius cristatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. Stub icon This article about an ovenbird is a stub. More

most closely related to the Crested Hornero of Paraguay and Argentina. There are four accepted subspecies. Overview The Rufous Hornero is a large ovenbird with a square tail and a straight bill. The plumage is overall reddish brown with a dull brown crown and a whitish throat. Both sexes look alike, and juvenile birds are slightly paler below. There is some clinal size variation from north to south due to Bergmann's Rule. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Furnariidae
Genus : Furnarius
Species : cristatus
Authority : Burmeister, 1888