The Junin Canastero is a rare and localized ovenbird with a relatively plain brown plumage and a subtle pale supercilium. It is endemic to the high-altitude grasslands around Lake Junín in Peru.
Where to spot
High-altitude wetlands, marshy grasslands, and reedbeds around Lake Junín in central Peru. Found at very high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often buzzy calls. Look for it moving through dense grass and sedges near water, often keeping low and hidden. Patience is required to get a good view.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the cooler parts of the day. Its secretive nature makes it difficult to observe, but early mornings are generally best.
Where to spot
High-altitude wetlands, marshy grasslands, and reedbeds around Lake Junín in central Peru. Found at very high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often buzzy calls. Look for it moving through dense grass and sedges near water, often keeping low and hidden. Patience is required to get a good view.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the cooler parts of the day. Its secretive nature makes it difficult to observe, but early mornings are generally best.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is a habitat specialist, largely confined to the marshy borders and wet grasslands surrounding Lake Junín, making it vulnerable to changes in water levels and pollution.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.