Genus Asthenes, Canasteros and Thistletails, are small insect-eating brownish birds with thin and long tails, and generally found at high altitudes. Canastero means 'basket-maker', and describes the nest. |
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Found in the puna up to 4700m, usually where there are rocks (HBW). Note some streaking on back and streaked throat, with plain breast/belly and cap. |
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Compare to Canyon Canastero. Found in open puna over 4000. Look for black stripe in center of tail, and light colored front with few markings. |
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Arboreal unlike most canastero. Found over 3000m, and also a bit larger than most. |
Found above 3000m. Note plain throat and chest, and streaking on back and cap. The Puna Canastero was lumped with this species in 2023. That species is also found in the Cordoba mountains in Argentina. |