Rufous Hornero
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers

Rufous Hornero

Furnarius rufus

LCLeast Concern
Family
Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The rufous hornero (Furnarius rufus) is a medium-sized ovenbird in the family Furnariidae. It occurs in eastern South America and is the national bird of Argentina. Also known as the red ovenbird, it is common in savannas, second-growth scrub, pastures, and agricultural land and is synanthropic. Its range includes midwestern, southeastern, and southern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern and central Argentina, extending as far south as northern Patagonia.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.