Crested Hornero
Furnarius cristatus
The Crested Hornero (Furnarius cristatus) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 3 countries, weighing about 26 g. The crested hornero is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Crested Hornero
The crested hornero is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
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How to identify it
The crested hornero is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long and weighs 26 to 29 g (0.92 to 1.0 oz). It is a small hornero with the shortest bill of its genus. Its most distinctive feature is its crest, which is also unique among horneros. The sexes' plumages are alike. Adults have a faint pale supercilium and dull brownish malar area and ear coverts; the last have indistinct darker edges. Their forehead is rufescent and their crown and its crest duller clay-brown. Their back and rump are dull tawny-rufous and their uppertail coverts are rufous. Voice: The crested hornero's song is "an explosive staccato burst of loud, piercing whistled notes tailing off towards end". Its call is "jwee-t-t-t-t-t-t-t".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Crested Hornero can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Crested Hornero?
- The crested hornero is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long and weighs 26 to 29 g (0.92 to 1.0 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Crested Hornero?
- The Crested Hornero is a small sized bird weighing about 26 g.
- Where can you see a Crested Hornero?
- The Crested Hornero occurs in 3 countries, including Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Crested Hornero?
- The Crested Hornero is most easily confused with the Lesser Hornero, the Bay Hornero and the Caribbean Hornero.
- Is the Crested Hornero endangered?
- The Crested Hornero is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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