by Akash
Date: 25 August 2023
The rufous hornero is the national bird of Argentina.
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The rufous hornero is a medium-sized bird with reddish-brown feathers and a square tail.
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It lives in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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This bird makes its home in holes, using mud and straw to build nests that look like ovens.
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They keep using the same nest for many years.
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The rufous hornero is a loyal bird. Couples stay together forever.
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The mommy bird lays 3 to 5 eggs, and after about 15 days, the eggs hatch.
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The babies leave the nest around 20 days later.
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Eating insects and spiders, the rufous hornero helps keep the bug population in check.
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In Argentina, it's known as a lucky bird.
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People put its picture in art and decorations.
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This bird is important for the environment because it helps balance nature by eating insects.
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