Family Furnariidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Order Passeriformes Scientific name Anumbius annumbi Higher classification Anumbius | |
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Similar Freckle‑breasted thornbird, Bay‑capped wren‑spinetail, Tufted tit‑spinetail, Short‑billed canastero, Pale‑breasted spinetail | ||
Firewood gatherer
The firewood-gatherer (Anumbius annumbi) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is the only member of the genus Anumbius.
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It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, pastureland, and heavily degraded former forest.
It got its name because it is frequently seen carrying sticks to its nest. It interweaves thorny twigs to build its nest. It can be up to 6.5 feet (2.0 m) tall and decorated with glass or threads. The young from the first brood may be ejected from the territory, but may help raise the second brood.
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