The largest of the Chaco furnariids of the Iberá: 24 to 26 cm. Gray-brown plumage above and paler below. The crest is dark brown and contrasts with the rufous body, raisable when alert. The wings have rufous tones. The bill is long, stout and slightly curved. It builds monumental stick nests in the trees of the Chaco woodland, larger than those of the Firewood-gatherer, which can weigh more than 5 kg and house the same pair for many years.
Behaviour
Noisy and active. It lives in pairs or family groups that keep in contact with loud, repeated calls heard from afar. It feeds on large insects, small lizards, frogs, snails and fruit. The giant nests are reused for years and also serve as shelter for other species.
How and when to see it
Year round in the Chaco woodland. The enormous nests are the easiest way to find it. Its powerful call gives it away from afar.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where brown cacholote has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where brown cacholote lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Gaucho Argentino
Travesías a caballo por una red de refugios en el Iberá. Cabalgatas de varios días con…★ 5.0 - Irupé Excursiones
Senderismo guiado. Visita guiada a museos, lugares históricos, capillas y senderos del…★ 5.0 - Salvaje Iberá
Senderismo, cicloturismo, safari fotográfico, avistaje de fauna, paseos largos en el día…★ 5.0 - Excursiones Yetapá (Eduardo Alegre)
Excursiones por el Iberá con base en San Miguel, a cargo del guía habilitado Eduardo…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameBrown Cacholote
- Scientific namePseudoseisura lophotes
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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