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...
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 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 1 year 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 24 weeks ago 11 sec 3
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Rufous Hornero on the ground
Locality Blumenau, Santa Catarina State, Brazil
Michael Fritzen 25 July 2010 2 years ago 3.4 -
A bird on a wire.
Locality Ceibas, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Josep del Hoyo 24 September 2008 4 years ago 3.4 -
Making a lot of noise.
Locality Piriapolis, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
Joselito Nardy Ribeiro 9 May 2013 2 weeks ago ADDED LAST MONTH 3.3 -
Singing
Locality Entre Rios de Minas, Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Wei Yichao 19 January 2013 21 weeks ago 3.3 -
Looking for food.
Locality Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil
Joselito Nardy Ribeiro 27 April 2012 1 year ago 3.2 -
A couple near nests.
Locality San Carlos, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
Antonio Silveira 19 February 2013 16 weeks ago 3
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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 27 weeks ago 0
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