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The Oven of an Ovenbird (Hornero), Tumaco, Colombia This is the mud nest of a species of Hornero, likely the Pacific Hornero. They build super strong mud nests that last for years. The big hole on the left is the passage which inside curls into a corner to lead to the main chamber. This curled construction is presumed to keep rain out. I&#039;m not sure about the small &quot;window&quot; hole.<br />
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Here you can see another species of Hornero engineering a nest:<br />
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The Oven of an Ovenbird (Hornero), Tumaco, Colombia

This is the mud nest of a species of Hornero, likely the Pacific Hornero. They build super strong mud nests that last for years. The big hole on the left is the passage which inside curls into a corner to lead to the main chamber. This curled construction is presumed to keep rain out. I'm not sure about the small "window" hole.

Here you can see another species of Hornero engineering a nest:

    comments (7)

  1. Whattt?! That is so cool! Posted 6 years ago
    1. Yes it is, and each species of Hornero has a different construction plan. Don't search for it on Youtube, before you know it the day's gone :) Posted 6 years ago
      1. Isn't that amazing!? I'm definitely going to have to search out some youtube videos because I need to see more! The complexities of the natural world are so cool :). Posted 6 years ago
        1. I knew that would be like a "don't push this red button" kind of deal :) Posted 6 years ago
          1. Yep! Posted 6 years ago
  2. What no chimney !? Posted 6 years ago
    1. Can't be sure :) Posted 6 years ago

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Uploaded May 28, 2019. Captured Nov 2, 2018 10:52.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO250
  • 410mm