Cordilleran Canastero
Cordilleran Canastero
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The Cordilleran Canastero is a widespread and common ovenbird of the high Andes, characterized by its plain grayish-brown plumage and subtle streaking. It is typically found in arid scrub.
Where to spot
Dry puna grasslands, montane scrub, and open, rocky slopes across a wide range in the Andes, from Peru to Argentina. Common at high elevations.
How to spot
Its plain plumage can make it blend in, so listen for its high-pitched, often repetitive calls. Look for it foraging on the ground or low in bushes, often running quickly between cover.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during daylight hours, especially in the morning. Calls are more frequent during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Dry puna grasslands, montane scrub, and open, rocky slopes across a wide range in the Andes, from Peru to Argentina. Common at high elevations.
How to spot
Its plain plumage can make it blend in, so listen for its high-pitched, often repetitive calls. Look for it foraging on the ground or low in bushes, often running quickly between cover.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during daylight hours, especially in the morning. Calls are more frequent during the breeding season.
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Credits:
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species often builds its nest in a unique way, creating a bulky structure of twigs and grass that can be very well camouflaged within thorny bushes.
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