The Streak-throated Canastero is a small, slender ovenbird with fine streaking on its throat and breast, contrasting with a rufous crown. It inhabits dry montane scrub.
Where to spot
Dry montane scrub, intermontane valleys, and semi-arid puna grasslands in the Andes of Bolivia and Argentina. Found at middle to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often chattering calls. Look for it foraging actively on the ground or in low, thorny bushes, often running quickly between patches of cover. Its rufous crown is a key identifier.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the daytime. Its calls are more prominent during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Dry montane scrub, intermontane valleys, and semi-arid puna grasslands in the Andes of Bolivia and Argentina. Found at middle to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often chattering calls. Look for it foraging actively on the ground or in low, thorny bushes, often running quickly between patches of cover. Its rufous crown is a key identifier.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the daytime. Its calls are more prominent during the breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species builds an intricate, cup-shaped nest, often well-hidden deep within thorny bushes, providing protection from predators.
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