Characterization: Small species measuring about 18.5cm in length. Its back has earthy-brown shades, which enhance its pale yellow neck and the bright yellow color of its belly; its gray head has an orangish red crest, which it normally keeps hidden, and its beak and legs are black.

Distribution: From Venezuela to Bolivia, Argentina, and eastern and central Brazil.

Habitat: Open and wooded area, crop fields, pastures and gardens.

Habits: Diurnal, monogamous and aggressive species that shows nervousness through sudden movements of its wings. It has the habit of sleeping in groups or of seeking a more sheltered place to spend the night. In the countryside, where there are cattle, horses, and sheep grazing, it stays ahead of the animal's muzzle, hoping that it, when touching the vegetation, these animals may spook insects, which the bird will catch immediately; furthermore, it uses these animals as a landing ground, without disturbing them while walking on their backs.

Diet: Carnivorous, mainly insectivorous.

Breeding: This bird lays its eggs in tree hollows or closed nests abandoned by other birds.

In the UFRA area: This species has a medium spatial distribution, as it was only found in exotic woods, wetlands with herbaceous plants, restored native forests, native forests, and drainage ditches. This is a little frequent bird, as it was spotted only 12 times.