Junín Canastero
NameJunín Canastero
Common NameJunín Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes virgata
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent pale streaking on the crown and back. It has a distinct pale supercilium and a rufous patch visible on the wings. Underparts are whitish with brown streaking on the breast and flanks, and it possesses a long, dark brown graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of sharp, dry "tchip" notes that often accelerate into a trill, sometimes described as "tchip-tchip-tchip-trrrrrr".
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the central Andes of Peru, primarily found in the Junín region and adjacent high-altitude areas.
Identifying Featuresheavily streaked brown plumage, pale supercilium, rufous wing patch, long graduated tail, high-altitude puna habitat
Description
This small, streaked brown bird is characterized by its long, graduated tail and preference for high-altitude puna grasslands. It forages on the ground or in low vegetation, seeking out small invertebrates.
