Berlepsch's Canastero
A species of Typical canasteros and thistletails Scientific name : Asthenes berlepschi Genus : Typical canasteros and thistletails
Berlepsch's Canastero, A species of Typical canasteros and thistletails
Botanical name: Asthenes berlepschi
Genus: Typical canasteros and thistletails
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Description
Description
Berlepsch's canastero (Asthenes berlepschi) is a species of the ovenbird family, Furnariidae. It is endemic to Bolivia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss. The bird's common name and Latin binomial commemorate the German ornithologist and collector Hans von Berlepsch. 
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Berlepsch's Canastero primarily feed on arthropods, which they glean from the ground or low vegetation. They forage either alone or in pairs, showcasing unique, ground-oriented feeding behavior.
Habitat
The habitat of berlepsch's Canastero typically consists of semi-arid montane scrubland dominated by Baccharis pentlandii shrubs. These birds are also found in vegetated areas surrounding human settlements, including pastures and farms. They utilize degraded Polylepis woodlands and areas with introduced Eucalyptus trees. Berlepsch's Canastero adapts to various environments within these general habitat conditions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
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