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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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Description
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Description
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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.
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Size
18 cm
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
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Schizoeaca Species
Puna Thistletail