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© André Zambolli
© Silvia Faustino Linhares

Band-tailed Hornero Furnarius figulus

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Identification

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Medium-sized ovenbird that is usually seen walking on the ground close to water bodies and marshy areas, but it is also found in pastures and even gardens. Rufous above and buff below with a conspicuous white eyebrow and brown mask. Similar to Pale-legged Hornero, but has a dark (not pinkish) legs. The song is a loud series of up to 30 “djip-djip” notes, often delivered as a duet.

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