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Rufous Hornero [Building Nest]

Furnarius rufus

Description:

It is known for its characteristic nest-shaped clay oven (feature shared with many species of this family). Each nest weighs around 4 kg. It is one of the few species that make "buildings".

Habitat:

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia. South, Southeast and Center-West regions of Brazil. Fields, savannahs, pastures, roadsides and in gardens. Walk along the ground in search of insects, often resting on poles, fences, and other branches isolated points that allow a good view of the surroundings.

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1 Comment

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

Amazing construction!

LeonardoMB
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LeonardoMB

São José do Rio Pardo, São Paulo, Brazil

Spotted on May 3, 2013
Submitted on May 3, 2013

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