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Berlepsch's Canastero
Asthenes berlepschi
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
13.4 cm
Weight
67.0 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
Berlepsch's Canastero is a near-threatened canastero found in the arid highlands of Bolivia and Argentina, inhabiting rocky grassland and shrubby Andean slopes. It has streaked brown plumage with rufous wing patches and a long, graduated tail. Like other canasteros, it skulks in dense scrub and feeds on insects and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 67.0 g | 2.36 oz |
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Asthenes |
| Species | Asthenes berlepschi |
Distribution
Berlepsch's Canastero has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Berlepsch's Canastero endangered?
The Berlepsch's Canastero has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Berlepsch's Canastero?
The Berlepsch's Canastero has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 67.0 g.
What order and family does the Berlepsch's Canastero belong to?
The Berlepsch's Canastero (Asthenes berlepschi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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