Patagonian Canastero (Pseudasthenes patagonica)
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Patagonian Canastero

Pseudasthenes patagonica (d'Orbigny, 1839)

14–15 cmLength16 gWeight

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

Most records: Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Argentina

Patagonian 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. ANP Paso CórdobaArgentina38 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Argentina

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 Patagonian canastero (Pseudasthenes patagonica) is a species of bird in the subfamily Furnariinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Argentina.

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Questions

How big is the Patagonian Canastero?

The Patagonian Canastero is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 16 g.

Where does the Patagonian Canastero live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina.

Is the Patagonian Canastero endangered?

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

What does the Patagonian Canastero eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Patagonian Canastero in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
16 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
57 mm
Tail
66 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Pseudasthenes

Other birds in the genus Pseudasthenes

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Patagonian Canastero

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