White-throated Cacholote

Pseudoseisura gutturalis (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1838)

22–23 cmLength70 gWeight

The white-throated cacholote (Pseudoseisura gutturalis) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: May · Most records: Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-throated Cacholote has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

ANP Paso CórdobaArgentina167 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Argentina

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 white-throated cacholote (Pseudoseisura gutturalis) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Argentina.

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Questions

How big is the White-throated Cacholote?

The White-throated Cacholote is about 22–23 cm long and weighs around 70 g.

Where does the White-throated Cacholote live?

Its breeding range: South America: Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina.

When is the best time to see the White-throated Cacholote?

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

Is the White-throated Cacholote endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-throated Cacholote as Least Concern.

What does the White-throated Cacholote eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-throated Cacholote in?

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

At a glance

Length: 22–23 cm
Weight: 70 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Active on the ground
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 102 mm
Tail: 91 mm
Bill: 26 mm
Tarsus: 34 mm

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

Range

South America: Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus: Pseudoseisura

Other birds in the genus Pseudoseisura

Caatinga CacholotePseudoseisura cristata

Grey-crested CacholotePseudoseisura unirufa

Brown CacholotePseudoseisura lophotes

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Dusky LeaftosserSclerurus obscurior

Short-billed LeaftosserSclerurus rufigularis

Scaly-throated LeaftosserSclerurus guatemalensis

Black-tailed LeaftosserSclerurus caudacutus

Grey-throated LeaftosserSclerurus albigularis

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