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 7 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 -
A pair in the nest Locality Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia (ssp schuhmacheri)
Max Roth 30 April 2002 7 years ago 33 sec 4.4 -
A pair building the nest. Locality Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Juan Sanabria 1 November 2011 1 year ago 1 min 20 sec 4.3 -
One adult bird feeding a juvenile Locality Rio Claro, São Paulo State, Brazil
Carlos Gussoni 2 December 2010 2 years ago 39 sec 4.2 -
A bird in the nest, its pair arriving and calling both together Locality Pousada Aguapé, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Josep del Hoyo 9 January 2005 5 years ago 29 sec 4.2 -
A close view of a bird singing Locality Pousada Aguapé, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Josep del Hoyo 9 January 2005 5 years ago 15 sec 4.2 -
Bird walking on ten grass grass looking for food.Is a common bird in São Paulo city. Locality Instituto Butantan, São Paulo City, São Paulo State, Brazil
Antonio Silveira 12 August 2012 39 weeks ago 26 sec 4 -
Hiding inside a conifer Locality Tres Picos State Park, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Juan Sanabria 1 November 2011 1 year ago 48 sec 4 -
A bird on a pole and flying Locality Fazenda São Nicolau, São José da Boa Vista, Paraná State, Brazil
Edson Rosa 15 May 2010 2 years ago 32 sec 4 -
A bird working on building the nest Locality Pousada Aguapé, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Josep del Hoyo 9 January 2005 5 years ago 34 sec 3.9 -
A bird foraging Locality Trinidad, Beni Department, Bolivia (ssp schuhmacheri)
Josep del Hoyo 6 September 2005 6 years ago 29 sec 3.9 -
A bird collecting material for building the nest Locality Pousada Aguapé, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Josep del Hoyo 9 January 2005 5 years ago 34 sec 3.9 -
A bird in a tree, calling Locality Esteros del Iberá, Corrientes Province, Argentina (ssp rufus)
Anna Motis 18 August 2004 7 years ago 14 sec 3.9 -
An individual foraging on a roof. Locality Fazenda Praia Alta, Tocantins State, Brazil (ssp albogularis)
Josep del Hoyo 4 August 2011 1 year ago 18 sec 3.8 -
A bird perched, showing its front and back Locality Comunidad San Carlos, Omereque, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia (ssp schuhmacheri)
Juan Carlos Atienza 20 July 2007 4 years ago 23 sec 3.8 -
A bird standing on the grass Locality Intervales State Park, São Paulo State, Brazil (ssp albogularis)
Josep del Hoyo 30 June 2004 6 years ago 23 sec 3.8 -
An individual feeding on the grass Locality Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Josep del Hoyo 17 June 2001 10 years ago 18 sec 3.8 -
A bird feeding on the ground and scratching once Locality Pousada Aguapé, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Josep del Hoyo 9 January 2005 5 years ago 32 sec 3.7 -
Bird foraging on the ground. Is a common species in this region. Locality Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo City, São Paulo State, Brazil
Antonio Silveira 6 December 2012 23 weeks ago 35 sec 3.7 -
An adult bird building the nest Locality Rio Claro, São Paulo State, Brazil
Carlos Gussoni 5 February 2009 2 years ago 25 sec 3.7 -
A wet bird preening Locality Pousada Aguapé, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Josep del Hoyo 9 January 2005 5 years ago 34 sec 3.7 -
Two birds building their nest Locality Pousada Piuval, Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Will Carter 27 May 2007 5 years ago 33 sec 3.7 -
A pair starting to build a nest Locality Estancia Itabó, Canindeyú Department, Paraguay (ssp paraguayae)
Josep del Hoyo 9 May 2005 7 years ago 40 sec 3.6 -
A bird foraging on a path Locality Curicaca Wildlife Refuge, Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Yaiza Aragón 19 March 2008 5 years ago 23 sec 3.6 -
A bird on a wire, then flying away. Locality Ceibas, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (ssp rufus)
Josep del Hoyo 24 September 2008 4 years ago 17 sec 3.5 -
A bird on the ground, feeding Locality Esteros del Iberá, Corrientes Province, Argentina (ssp rufus)
Anna Motis 18 August 2004 7 years ago 17 sec 3.5 -
Bird walking on dunes of beach Locality Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
Antonio Silveira 12 April 2011 49 weeks ago 29 sec 3.3 -
Different birds foraging on the grass Locality Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (ssp rufus)
Gus Yaki 30 January 2000 5 years ago 38 sec 3.3 -
A bird at the lagoon Locality Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Jean-François Marzocchi 2 years ago 11 sec 3.3 -
An individual walking on the grass Locality Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Josep del Hoyo 17 June 2001 10 years ago 6 sec 3.1 -
Two males fighting on the grass, glued to each other. Locality Praia Mansa, Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
Antonio Silveira 1 July 2010 19 weeks ago 11 sec 3 -
Bird adult feeding and on nest. Locality Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo City, São Paulo State, Brazil
Antonio Silveira 28 September 2012 28 weeks ago 24 sec 3 -
One adult bird walking. Locality Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil
Carlos Gussoni 11 April 2011 2 years ago 19 sec 3 -
An adult singing on a tree branch.Adulto cantando desde la rama de un árbol. Locality Jardín de Picaflores, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina
J. Gonzalez y F. Collazo 18 September 2006 3 years ago 27 sec 3 -
Bird walking on the ground. Locality Intervales State Park, São Paulo State, Brazil (ssp albogularis)
Richard Garrigues 27 November 2008 3 years ago 25 sec 3 -
Bird walking on a grass and foraging. Seconds before this bird ate one worm. Locality Instituto Butantan, São Paulo City, São Paulo State, Brazil
Antonio Silveira 12 August 2012 39 weeks ago 26 sec 2.7 -
Two birds near cows, foraging on the ground. Locality Ceibas, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (ssp rufus)
Josep del Hoyo 24 September 2008 4 years ago 17 sec 2.5 -
An individual foraging on the ground and at the base of a wall Locality Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay (ssp rufus)
Joe Angseesing 26 February 2008 4 years ago 25 sec 2.5 -
An individual foraging on the ground Locality Estancia La Rábida, San José Department, Uruguay (ssp rufus)
Joe Angseesing 22 February 2008 4 years ago 36 sec 2.5 -
Individual foraging on the ground. Locality Estancia La Rábida, San José Department, Uruguay (ssp rufus)
Joe Angseesing 22 February 2008 4 years ago 46 sec 2.5
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