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. |
Found above 3000m. Common and widespread. |
Found above 3000m. |
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Found above 3000m. Note plain throat and chest, and streaking on back and cap. |