Cactus Canastero
NameCactus Canastero
Common NameCactus Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes cactorum
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, often with faint streaking on the back. Underparts are paler, buffy-whitish, with some faint streaking on the breast. It features a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, and its long, graduated tail is rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid series of high-pitched, chattering trills that often accelerate and descend in pitch. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the arid coastal and inter-Andean valleys of southwestern Peru, primarily in the regions of Arequipa, Ica, and Ayacucho.
Identifying FeaturesDrab brown plumage, Long, graduated rufous-brown tail, Pale supercilium, Strong association with cacti in arid habitats, Rapid, chattering trilling song
Description
The Cactus Canastero is a small, drab brown ovenbird known for its association with arid cactus habitats. It forages actively among the spines and branches of cacti, often holding its long, graduated tail cocked upwards. This species is endemic to the desert and dry mountain slopes of southwestern Peru.
