Streak-throated Canastero
Asthenes humilis
The Streak-throated Canastero (Asthenes humilis) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 2 countries, weighing about 21 g. The streak-throated canastero is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Streak-throated Canastero
The streak-throated canastero is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
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How to identify it
The streak-throated canastero is 15 to 16 cm (5.9 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 23 to 24 g (0.81 to 0.85 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a dull whitish buff supercilium, dark brownish lores, and a vague brownish streak behind the eye on an otherwise dark brown and grayish buff streaked face. Their crown is dull dark brown with faint darker streaks and small blackish dots on the forehead. Their back, rump, and uppertail coverts are dull dark brown with faint darker streaks on the back that become longer and wider towards the rump. Voice: The streak-throated canastero's vocalizations are not well known. What is thought to be its song is "a quavering, soft trill 2–5 seconds in duration". It also makes a "doubled or tripled trill that lasts c. 1 second". Its contact call is "a burst of 'pit' notes, usually repeated 2–3 times".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Streak-throated Canastero can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Streak-throated Canastero?
- The streak-throated canastero is 15 to 16 cm (5.9 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 23 to 24 g (0.81 to 0.85 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Streak-throated Canastero?
- The Streak-throated Canastero is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
- Where can you see a Streak-throated Canastero?
- The Streak-throated Canastero occurs in 2 countries, including Peru and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Streak-throated Canastero?
- The Streak-throated Canastero is most easily confused with the Canyon Canastero, the Austral Canastero and the Streak-backed Canastero.
- Is the Streak-throated Canastero endangered?
- The Streak-throated Canastero is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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