Streak-backed Canastero
A species of Typical canasteros and thistletails Scientific name : Asthenes wyatti Genus : Typical canasteros and thistletails
Streak-backed Canastero, A species of Typical canasteros and thistletails
Botanical name: Asthenes wyatti
Genus: Typical canasteros and thistletails
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Description
The streak-backed canastero (Asthenes wyatti) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. Seven subspecies are recognized: Asthenes wyatti wyatti (Sclater & Salvin, 1871) - eastern Andes of northern Colombia Asthenes wyatti sanctaemartae Todd, 1950 - Santa Marta Mountains (northeastern Colombia) Asthenes wyatti perijana Phelps Jr, 1977) - northeastern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela Asthenes wyatti mucuchiesi Phelps & Gilliard, 1941 - Mérida and Trujillo (western Venezuela) Asthenes wyatti aequatorialis (Chapman, 1921) - central Ecuador Asthenes wyatti azuay (Chapman, 1923) - southern Ecuador Asthenes wyatti graminicola (Sclater, 1874) - Peru 
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Streak-backed Canastero's feeding habits are not well-documented, but it probably consumes insects and seeds like its relatives. It forages by flitting through vegetation, using unique tactics to extract food. Any special dietary preferences remain unknown due to limited studies.
Habitat
The habitat of streak-backed Canastero predominantly consists of páramo and puna grasslands, which are often arid and typically feature rocky terrains. These grasslands may either be interspersed with low bushes or lack them entirely. The northern parts of its range are characterized by landscapes that include Espeletia plants, mixed with shrubs and tussock grass.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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