Berlepsch's Canastero
NameBerlepsch's Canastero
Common NameBerlepsch's Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes berlepschi
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, with a slightly darker crown and a faint pale supercilium. Underparts are buffy-white, transitioning to rufous-brown on the flanks and undertail coverts. The most striking feature is its long, graduated rufous tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin notes, often described as a rapid trill or chattering song, and a soft 'tseep' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted range in the high Andes of Bolivia, primarily found in the La Paz department.
Identifying Featureslong rufous graduated tail, plain brown upperparts, faint pale supercilium, small size, high-altitude scrub habitat
Description
This small, slender passerine is characterized by its long, graduated rufous tail and plain brown upperparts. It forages secretively in dense high-altitude scrub, often on rocky slopes. Its cryptic plumage helps it blend into its arid montane habitat.
