Cipó Canastero
NameCipó Canastero
Common NameCipó Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes luizae
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, paler on the belly. It has a streaked crown and nape, a prominent dark (often blackish) throat patch, and a distinctive long, rufous-chestnut tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched trill or a series of sharp, accelerating notes, often described as a "trrrrrr-tew-tew-tew".
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Serra do Cipó region in the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil.
Identifying Featureslong rufous tail, dark throat patch, streaked crown, drab brown plumage
Description
This small, drab brown ovenbird is characterized by its long, rufous tail and a dark throat patch. It typically forages for insects among rocks and low vegetation in its restricted montane habitat.
