Ovenbirds (Furnariidae)
Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus) - HBW 8, p. 260
French: Fournier roux
German: Rosttöpfer
Spanish: Hornero Común
Other common names: Red Hornero/Ovenbird
Taxonomy: Merops rufus J. F. Gmelin, 1788, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Plumage pattern and biogeography suggest that most likely sister-species is F. cristatus. Race albogularis previously known as badius, but that taxon was described within genus Turdus, in which the name was preoccupied. Significant variation in body size follows Bergmann’s Rule, with largest birds farthest from equator. Relative distributions in Argentina of paraguayae and commersoni require further study. Proposed race schuhmacheri (S Bolivia) does not appear to be diagnosable; description believed to have been based on worn specimens. Four .. View all taxonomy...
Taxonomy: Merops rufus J. F. Gmelin, 1788, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Plumage pattern and biogeography suggest that most likely sister-species is F. cristatus. Race albogularis previously known as badius, but that taxon was described within genus Turdus, in which the name was preoccupied. Significant variation in body size follows Bergmann’s Rule, with largest birds farthest from equator. Relative distributions in Argentina of paraguayae and commersoni require further study. Proposed race schuhmacheri (S Bolivia) does not appear to be diagnosable; description believed to have been based on worn specimens. Four subspecies recognized.
Plumage pattern and biogeography suggest that most likely sister-species is F. cristatus. Race albogularis previously known as badius, but that taxon was described within genus Turdus, in which the name was preoccupied. Significant variation in body size follows Bergmann’s Rule, with largest birds farthest from equator. Relative distributions in Argentina of paraguayae and commersoni require further study. Proposed race schuhmacheri (S Bolivia) does not appear to be diagnosable; description believed to have been based on worn specimens. Four subspecies recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- commersoni Pelzeln, 1868 - C & E Bolivia (La Paz and Beni S to Tarija and Santa Cruz), SW Brazil (Mato Grosso) and NW Argentina (N Salta, SE Jujuy).
- paraguayae Cherrie & Reichenberger, 1921 - Paraguay and N Argentina (Formosa S to La Rioja, N Santiago del Estero and N Santa Fe).
- albogularis (Spix, 1824) - E & SE Brazil (S Ceará, Alagoas, Bahia, and Goiás S to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro).
- rufus (J. F. Gmelin, 1788) - SE Brazil (Paraná S to Rio Grande do Sul), Uruguay and C & E Argentina (from S Santiago del Estero E to Corrientes, S to Neuquén and N Río Negro).
- Least Concern Enlarge map
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A bird on a branch and then inside its nest, trying to trap an insect that comes close to the nest entrance Locality Curicaca Wildlife Refuge, Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Alex García · Videoaves 31 March 2006 5 years ago 32 sec 4.8 -
A couple starting a new nest, while a juvenil Great Kiskadee observes. Locality Corrientes Province, Argentina (ssp rufus)
German Pugnali 28 February 2007 4 years ago 34 sec 4.7 -
A bird feeding on a roof. Locality Fazenda Praia Alta, Tocantins State, Brazil (ssp albogularis)
Josep del Hoyo 4 August 2011 1 year ago 20 sec 4.6 -
Different views of a bird working on an almost finished nest Locality Pousada Aguapé, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Josep del Hoyo 9 January 2005 5 years ago 41 sec 4.6 -
A bird building a nest Locality Estancia Itabó, Canindeyú Department, Paraguay (ssp paraguayae)
Josep del Hoyo 9 May 2005 8 years ago 42 sec 4.5 -
Building the nest with fresh mud Locality Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Juan Sanabria 1 November 2011 1 year ago 1 min 24 sec 4.4
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This bird was on a branch.
Locality Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Dannie Polley 17 January 2011 2 years ago 4.4 -
drying after bath
Locality Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Luca Boscain 29 June 2012 15 weeks ago 4.3 -
Furnarius rufus with lepidopteran larva (food).
Locality Florindo Donati Protected Area, Casilda, Santa Fe Province, Argentina
Enrique Richard 27 November 2007 3 years ago 4.3 -
adult trotting
Locality Esteros del Iberá, Corrientes Province, Argentina
Marco Valentini 16 August 2012 40 weeks ago 4.2 -
A bird, standing on the ground.
Locality Esteros del Iberá, Corrientes Province, Argentina (ssp rufus)
Carmelo López 29 October 2011 1 year ago 4.1 -
A bird perched on a trunk.
Locality Beni Department, Bolivia (ssp commersoni)
Joe Tobias 24 September 2005 16 weeks ago 4
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Duet Locality Atalaya, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Nacho Areta 1 December 2007 3 years ago 4.3 -
Two birds singing responding itself. Locality Fazenda Praia Alta, Tocantins State, Brazil
(ssp albogularis)
Josep del Hoyo 4 August 2011 1 year ago 4 -
An individual singing. Locality Fazenda Praia Alta, Tocantins State, Brazil
(ssp albogularis)
Josep del Hoyo 4 August 2011 1 year ago 4 -
A bird in the garden. Locality San Carlos Centro, Santa Fe Province, Argentina
Martin Manassero 28 August 2011 1 year ago 3.5 -
Couple. Locality Viçosa, Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Noé Eiterer 1 May 2011 6 hours ago ADDED TODAY! 0 -
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Several birds singing near nests. Locality San Carlos, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
Antonio Silveira 19 February 2013 16 weeks ago 0
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