Bay Hornero

The Bay Hornero or Pale-billed Hornero is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in wooded habitats along rivers in eastern Ecuador, north-eastern Peru, western Brazil, and, as recently confirmed, far south-eastern Colombia.

The Bay 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 Bay Hornero or Pale-billed Hornero (Furnarius torridus) is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in wooded habitats along rivers in eastern Ecuador, north-eastern Peru, western Brazil, and, as recently confirmed, far south-eastern Colombia. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Furnarius torridus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. Stub icon This article about an ovenbird is a stub. More

breeding behavior of the Bay Hornero is virtually unknown. Adult horneros can frequently be seen sitting on top of their nest. Disregarding the uncommon and relatively shy Bay Hornero, horneros are typically fairly common and highly conspicuous birds. They are generally noisy. All horneros are partially terrestrial, and commonly seen walking on the ground with a relatively up-right posture. The Rufous Hornero is a national emblem of Argentina, one of the several countries it inhabits. More

The Pale-billed Hornero or Bay Hornero (Furnarius torridus) is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in wooded habitats along rivers in eastern Ecuador, north-eastern Peru, western Brazil, and, as recently confirmed, far south-eastern Colombia. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Furnariidae
Genus : Furnarius
Species : torridus
Authority : Sclater & Salvin, 1866