Wing-banded Hornero

Furnarius figulus

The band-tailed hornero, also known as wing-banded hornero or tail-banded hornero, is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae, the ovenbirds. It is endemic to Brazil.
Wing-banded Hornero Wing-banded Hornero, not immediately distinguishable from the Pale-legged Hornero with this shot but the Wing bands on the other photo does identify it. Band-tailed hornero,Furnarius figulus,Mato Grosso,Pantanal,Rio Pixaim,Wing-banded Hornero

Habitat

Its natural habitats include a wide range of wooded habitats, especially near water and around mudflats. It feeds on insects, other arthropods, and shellfish – in short, any prey found by upturning stones and litter – and makes a cup-sized nest in sheltered places with grass and vegetal fibers.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyFurnariidae
GenusFurnarius
SpeciesF. figulus
Photographed in
Brazil