Junin Canastero (Asthenes virgata)
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Junin Canastero

Asthenes virgata (Sclater, PL, 1874)

18–18 cmLength22 gWeight

The Junin canastero (Asthenes virgata) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Junin Canastero has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sitio Arqueológico TambomachayPeru162 records
  2. ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru147 records
  3. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological StationPeru1 record
More places
  1. Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru1 record

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 Junin canastero (Asthenes virgata) 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 Junin Canastero?

The Junin Canastero is about 18–18 cm long and weighs around 22 g.

Where does the Junin Canastero live?

Its breeding range: South America: central, southern Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Junin Canastero?

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

Is the Junin Canastero endangered?

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

What does the Junin Canastero eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Junin Canastero in?

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

At a glance

Length
18–18 cm
Weight
22 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
66 mm
Tail
89 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: central, southern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Asthenes

Other birds in the genus Asthenes

Pale-tailed CanasteroPale-tailed CanasteroAsthenes huancavelicaeDark-winged CanasteroDark-winged CanasteroAsthenes arequipaeRusty-vented CanasteroRusty-vented CanasteroAsthenes dorbignyiBerlepsch's CanasteroBerlepsch's CanasteroAsthenes berlepschiShort-billed CanasteroShort-billed CanasteroAsthenes baeriCipo CanasteroCipo CanasteroAsthenes luizaeHudson's CanasteroHudson's CanasteroAsthenes hudsoniAustral CanasteroAustral CanasteroAsthenes anthoidesLine-fronted CanasteroLine-fronted CanasteroAsthenes urubambensisMany-striped CanasteroMany-striped CanasteroAsthenes flammulataScribble-tailed CanasteroScribble-tailed CanasteroAsthenes maculicaudaStreak-backed CanasteroStreak-backed CanasteroAsthenes wyatti
Junin Canastero

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