The Rufous Hornero is a rufous bird found in open habitats, including urban areas.
It is rufous above and buff below, with a white throat, faint eyebrow, and dark rufous tail.
It uses open habitats, including towns, and builds mud nests on trees, buildings, and other structures. Its loud rhythmic song is often delivered as a duet with vigorous wing movements.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.