Puna Thistletail
A species of Schizoeaca Scientific name : Asthenes helleri Genus : Schizoeaca
Puna Thistletail, A species of Schizoeaca
Botanical name: Asthenes helleri
Genus: Schizoeaca
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The puna thistletail (Asthenes helleri) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Peru and Bolivia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The puna Thistletail is confined to the humid Andean elfin forest ecosystems, characterized by a juxtaposition of dense Chusquea bamboo stands and upper cloud forest patches. These habitats form a unique linear ecotone, adjacent to surrounding puna grassland expanses.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Schizoeaca Species
Puna Thistletail 
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