A medium-sized bird of 18 to 20 cm with gray-brown plumage above and whitish with brown streaks on the breast. The crown is streaked and the malar stripe is white. The tail is long and reddish. The bill is short and curved. It builds one of the most striking nests of the Iberá: an enormous mass of dry branches and sticks piled in the branches of thorny trees, which can exceed 60 cm in diameter and weigh several kilos. The nest has a narrow side entrance that protects against predators.
Behaviour
Solitary or in pairs. It inhabits the Chaco woodland, the thorn scrub and grasslands with shrubs. It feeds on the ground and in the branches on insects, seeds and spiders. The bulky nest can be reused by the same pair for several years. Easily detected by its call, a series of descending "whe whe whe" notes.
How and when to see it
Year round. The enormous nests in the trees are the easiest way to find it. Portals San Nicolás and Mburucuyá are the best sites.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where firewood-gatherer has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where firewood-gatherer lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Gaucho Argentino
Horseback journeys across a network of refuges in Iberá. Multi-day rides with overnight…★ 5.0 - Irupé Excursiones
Guided hiking. Guided visit to museums, historic sites, chapels and trails of the town…★ 5.0 - Salvaje Iberá
Hiking, cycling, photo safari, wildlife watching, long day outings and kayak journeys…★ 5.0 - Excursiones Yetapá (Eduardo Alegre)
Excursions in the Iberá based in San Miguel, run by licensed guide Eduardo (Gualo)…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameFirewood-gatherer
- Scientific nameAnumbius annumbi
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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