Sharp-billed Canastero
NameSharp-billed Canastero
Common NameSharp-billed Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes pyrrholeuca
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, paler on the underparts, with a faint pale supercilium and throat. The most striking feature is its rufous (reddish-brown) tail, which often appears fanned. The bill is dark, slender, and sharply pointed.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, rapid trill or a series of chattering notes, often delivered from a low perch or while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern South America, primarily in Argentina, with populations extending into parts of Chile and Bolivia. It inhabits arid and semi-arid scrublands and montane grasslands.
Identifying FeaturesSharp, pointed bill, Rufous tail, Drab brown plumage, Terrestrial foraging habits, Found in arid scrub and grasslands
Description
The Sharp-billed Canastero is a small, drab brown ovenbird characterized by its relatively long, pointed bill and a distinctive rufous tail. It typically forages on or near the ground, often in dense scrub or low vegetation.
