Cactus Canastero (Pseudasthenes cactorum)
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Cactus Canastero

Pseudasthenes cactorum (Koepcke, 1959)

13–14 cmLength17 gWeight

The cactus canastero (Pseudasthenes cactorum) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: September and November · Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Cactus Canastero has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. RN Lomas de LachayPeru235 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The cactus canastero (Pseudasthenes cactorum) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Cactus Canastero?

The Cactus Canastero is about 13–14 cm long and weighs around 17 g.

Where does the Cactus Canastero live?

Its breeding range: South America: western Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Cactus Canastero?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Cactus Canastero endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cactus Canastero as Least Concern.

What does the Cactus Canastero eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Cactus Canastero in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
13–14 cm
Weight
17 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
59 mm
Tail
66 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: western Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Pseudasthenes

Other birds in the genus Pseudasthenes

Dusky-tailed CanasteroDusky-tailed CanasteroPseudasthenes humicolaPatagonian CanasteroPatagonian CanasteroPseudasthenes patagonicaSteinbach's CanasteroSteinbach's CanasteroPseudasthenes steinbachiTawny-throated LeaftosserTawny-throated LeaftosserSclerurus mexicanusDusky LeaftosserDusky LeaftosserSclerurus obscuriorShort-billed LeaftosserShort-billed LeaftosserSclerurus rufigularisScaly-throated LeaftosserScaly-throated LeaftosserSclerurus guatemalensisBlack-tailed LeaftosserBlack-tailed LeaftosserSclerurus caudacutusGrey-throated LeaftosserGrey-throated LeaftosserSclerurus albigularisRufous-breasted LeaftosserRufous-breasted LeaftosserSclerurus scansor
Cactus Canastero

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