Maquis Canastero
NameMaquis Canastero
Common NameMaquis Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes maquis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, with a pale supercilium contrasting with a darker loral stripe. A distinctive rufous patch marks the throat, while the underparts are paler grayish-brown. The long, graduated tail is rufous.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid series of sharp, chattering or trilling notes, which often accelerate and descend in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of central Peru, typically found in the departments of Junín and Huancavelica.
Identifying FeaturesLong, graduated rufous tail, Prominent rufous throat patch, Pale supercilium, Dull brown overall plumage, Slender build
Description
The Maquis Canastero is a small, slender ovenbird characterized by its dull brown plumage, a prominent rufous throat patch, and a long, graduated rufous tail. It typically forages actively in dense scrub and thickets, often at higher elevations in montane regions. Its movements are quick and often secretive within the vegetation.
