Line-fronted Canastero
NameLine-fronted Canastero
Common NameLine-fronted Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes urubambensis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, with a distinctive pale whitish supercilium extending from the bill to behind the eye. The crown and breast are finely streaked with pale buff. The flanks and undertail coverts may show a rufous wash.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often accelerating into a trill or a rapid, chattering call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of southeastern Peru and western Bolivia, typically at elevations between 2,800 and 4,000 meters.
Identifying Featuresprominent pale supercilium, finely streaked crown and breast, dull brown overall plumage, long tail, found in high-altitude scrub
Description
This small, drab brown ovenbird is characterized by its prominent pale supercilium and fine streaking on the head and breast. It typically forages low in dense, high-altitude scrub and montane forest edges, often near bamboo thickets.
