Streak-backed Canastero
Streak-backed Canastero
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The Streak-backed Canastero is a widespread ovenbird characterized by its heavily streaked back and a subtle rufous crown. It is a common resident of high-altitude grasslands.
Where to spot
High-altitude puna grasslands, páramo, montane scrub, and rocky slopes across the Andes, from Venezuela to Argentina. Common at very high elevations.
How to spot
Its streaked back and a somewhat upright posture are good clues. Listen for its high-pitched, rapid, often accelerating trilling calls. Look for it foraging on the ground or low in dense tussocks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours, especially when sunny. Its calls become more frequent and elaborate during the breeding season.
Where to spot
High-altitude puna grasslands, páramo, montane scrub, and rocky slopes across the Andes, from Venezuela to Argentina. Common at very high elevations.
How to spot
Its streaked back and a somewhat upright posture are good clues. Listen for its high-pitched, rapid, often accelerating trilling calls. Look for it foraging on the ground or low in dense tussocks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours, especially when sunny. Its calls become more frequent and elaborate during the breeding season.
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This canastero is known for its distinctive 'canasta' or basket-like nest, which is often an enclosed cup of twigs and grass, typically placed low in dense vegetation.
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