Streak-throated Canastero
NameStreak-throated Canastero
Common NameStreak-throated Canastero
Scientific NameAsthenes humilis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has an overall dull brown plumage, with a paler belly and a distinctive streaked throat, which gives it its common name. It also features a faint supercilium and a rufous-brown tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, rapid trill or a series of sharp 'tsip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia, the Streak-throated Canastero is typically found at elevations between 3,000 and 4,800 meters.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab brown plumage, streaked throat, long, rufous-brown tail, high-altitude Andean habitat
Description
The Streak-throated Canastero is a small, drab brown ovenbird inhabiting the high-altitude grasslands and puna of the Andes. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation, often characterized by its tail-flicking behavior.
