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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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 24 weeks ago 35 sec 3.7
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One adult bird perched.
Locality Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil
Carlos Gussoni 10 December 2012 22 weeks ago 3.7 -
An individual preening on a trunk.
Locality Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil (ssp commersoni)
Xavier Ferrer 33 weeks ago 3.7 -
Bird near us.
Locality Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
Antonio Silveira 24 February 2012 48 weeks ago 3.6 -
One bird near looking for us.
Locality Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
Antonio Silveira 24 February 2012 48 weeks ago 3.6 -
An individual on a wood
Locality Cebollatí, Rocha Department, Uruguay
Diego Caballero Sadi 3 February 2008 2 years ago 3.6 -
Bird on a thick branch
Locality Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (ssp paraguayae)
Eduardo de Juana 23 September 2008 3 years ago 3.6
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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 -
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Several birds singing near nests. Locality San Carlos, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
Antonio Silveira 19 February 2013 13 weeks ago 0 -
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A couple singing near a nest. Locality Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo City, São Paulo State, Brazil
Antonio Silveira 30 November 2012 24 weeks ago 0
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