Grey-crested Cacholote (Pseudoseisura unirufa)
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Grey-crested Cacholote

Pseudoseisura unirufa (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1838)

20–21 cmLength45 gWeight

The grey-crested cacholote (Pseudoseisura unirufa) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Grey-crested Cacholote has been recorded at 32 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil1,188 records
  2. Poconé – SouthWild PantanalBrazil548 records
  3. Poconé – Pousada Pouso AlegreBrazil546 records
More places
  1. Aquidauana – Pousada AguapéBrazil524 records
  2. Pantanal – P. Jofre boat on Rio Cuiabá & tributariesBrazil509 records
  3. Pantanal – Porto JofreBrazil421 records
  4. Barba Azul Nature ReserveBolivia329 records
  5. Poconé – Rio Pixaim e arredoresBrazil267 records
  6. Hotel Pantanal Mato Grosso – sedeBrazil244 records
  7. Pantanal – Pousada Rio ClaroBrazil222 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilBoliviaParaguay

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The grey-crested cacholote (Pseudoseisura unirufa) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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Questions

How big is the Grey-crested Cacholote?

The Grey-crested Cacholote is about 20–21 cm long and weighs around 45 g.

Where does the Grey-crested Cacholote live?

Its breeding range: South America: north-central Bolivia, eastern Bolivia and southwestern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Grey-crested Cacholote?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August and September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Grey-crested Cacholote endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-crested Cacholote as Least Concern.

What does the Grey-crested Cacholote eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Grey-crested Cacholote in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
20–21 cm
Weight
45 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
98 mm
Tail
96 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
28 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: north-central Bolivia, eastern Bolivia and southwestern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Pseudoseisura

Other birds in the genus Pseudoseisura

Grey-crested Cacholote

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