Greater Thornbird

Phacellodomus ruber

Least Concern

The Greater Thornbird is a thornbird of dry woodland and scrub in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. It forages in scrub and trees and builds a large, conspicuous stick nest. Fun fact: Ovenbirds and woodcreepers form one of the most diverse bird families on Earth, with a remarkable variety of nests.

Family

Furnariidae

Group

Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers

Range

Greater Thornbird Range — Dry woodland and scrub of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay

Population

≈ Not quantified

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