Many-striped Canastero
A species of Typical canasteros and thistletails Scientific name : Asthenes flammulata Genus : Typical canasteros and thistletails
Many-striped Canastero, A species of Typical canasteros and thistletails
Botanical name: Asthenes flammulata
Genus: Typical canasteros and thistletails
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Description
The many-striped canastero (Asthenes flammulata) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. Five subspecies are recognized: A. f. multostriata (Sclater, 1858) - eastern Andes of Colombia A. f. quindiana (Chapman, 1915) - central Andes of Colombia A. f. flammulata (Jardine, 1850) - Colombia, Ecuador and Peru A. f. pallida Carriker, 1933 - northwestern Peru A. f. taczanowskii (von Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1894) - north and central Peru 
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Many-striped Canastero primarily feeds on arthropods, foraging alone or in pairs. It gleans food from the ground, low vegetation, and branches in bushes or low Polylepis trees, showcasing a specialized feeding behavior.
Habitat
The many-striped Canastero typically resides in páramo grasslands, which border forest regions characterized by semi-open landscapes. This habitat features a mix of grassy areas, scattered shrubbery, and rocky outcrops, providing a suitable environment for their ecological needs.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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