Dusky-tailed Canastero
NameDusky-tailed Canastero
Common NameDusky-tailed Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes humilis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThis species has an overall dull brown plumage. The crown and back are a darker brown, contrasting with a rufous-brown rump and tail. The underparts are paler, grayish-brown, sometimes with faint streaking on the breast. A pale supercilium and a dark malar stripe are often visible, and the tail is notably dusky.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, reedy notes that often accelerate into a trill, sometimes described as 'tseet-tseet-tseet-tseet-trrrrrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia, the Dusky-tailed Canastero is typically found at elevations ranging from 3,000 to 4,800 meters above sea level.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, drab brown canastero, Darker crown and back with rufous-brown rump, Pale supercilium and dark malar stripe, Dusky (darkish) tail, Inhabits high-altitude Andean grasslands and shrublands
Description
The Dusky-tailed Canastero is a small, drab brown ovenbird found in the high-altitude grasslands and shrublands of the Andes. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation, often in rocky areas. Its inconspicuous plumage helps it blend into its harsh mountain environment.
