Austral Canastero
NameAustral Canastero
Common NameAustral Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes anthoides
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent pale buff streaking, especially on the crown and back. It has a pale supercilium and a dark eyestripe. The wings show a rufous patch, and the underparts are whitish with streaking on the breast and flanks. The tail is relatively long and dark brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of dry, rattling trills and chattering notes, often given from a low perch or while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, shrubland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern South America, primarily in central and southern Chile and southwestern Argentina, extending into Tierra del Fuego.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage, Pale supercilium, Rufous wing patch, Slender, pointed bill, Long tail often flicked
Description
The Austral Canastero is a small, streaky brown ovenbird with a slender bill. It typically forages on or near the ground in open, shrubby habitats, often flicking its tail.
