Steinbach's Canastero
NameSteinbach's Canastero
Common NameSteinbach's Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes steinbachi
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, often with a grayish wash on the head and nape. The underparts are whitish, becoming buffy on the flanks. A faint pale supercilium is present above the eye, and the long, graduated tail is a distinctive rufous-chestnut color.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a dry, accelerating trill, often described as a 'trrrrrrrrrr-tew!' or a series of rattling notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to west-central Argentina, primarily found in the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, and Salta.
Identifying FeaturesDull brown upperparts with grayish head, Whitish underparts, Long rufous-chestnut tail, Faint pale supercilium, Found in arid and montane scrub habitats
Description
A small, dull brown ovenbird endemic to west-central Argentina. It has a relatively long, rufous-chestnut tail and a faint pale supercilium, often foraging low in dense, arid scrub. This species is known for its active movements and tail-flicking behavior.
