Hudson's Canastero
A species of Typical canasteros and thistletails Scientific name : Asthenes hudsoni Genus : Typical canasteros and thistletails
Hudson's Canastero, A species of Typical canasteros and thistletails
Botanical name: Asthenes hudsoni
Genus: Typical canasteros and thistletails
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Description
Hudson's canastero (Asthenes hudsoni) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitat is temperate grassland. It is named after Argentine-British ornithologist William Henry Hudson. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Hudson's Canastero primarily feeds on a variety of insects, including caterpillars, beetles, shield-bugs, grasshoppers, and wasps. They forage alone or in pairs, gleaning arthropods from the ground or low vegetation, exhibiting no unique dietary adaptations.
Habitat
Hudson's Canastero is typically found in southern temperate grasslands, favoring areas with tall, wet grass such as Paspalum quadrifarium and nearby sedges. These birds inhabit environments that are often in close proximity to wetlands.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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