Canyon Canastero
NameCanyon Canastero
Common NameCanyon Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes pudibunda
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsDull brown upperparts with faint streaking on the crown and back, contrasting with paler, grayish-brown underparts. The most distinctive feature is its long, rufous-chestnut tail, often fanned. It has a slender, dark bill and a subtle pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'tsee' or 'chip' notes, often accelerating into a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, desert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high Andes of central and southern Peru, typically found at elevations between 2,500 and 4,500 meters.
Identifying FeaturesDrab brown plumage, Long rufous-chestnut tail, Slender bill, Ground-foraging behavior, Rocky, arid mountain habitat
Description
The Canyon Canastero is a small, drab brown ovenbird characterized by its long, rufous-chestnut tail. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation within arid, rocky mountain environments, often fanning its distinctive tail.
