Line-fronted Canastero

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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The Line-fronted Canastero is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Line-fronted Canastero (Asthenes urubambensis) is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Asthenes urubambensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More

Line-fronted Canastero in Polylepis right at the top adn Puna Tapacula between boulders. The main target was the Ash-breasted Tit-Tyrant. I missed this on my 1st trip but found a group on a 3rd level and my second trip. Instead of walking up to the Polylepis from the top of the second waterfall, walk along the right side of the stream. Another waterfall is visible to you left and a small stream comes down on the right. More

Line-fronted Canastero Asthenes urubambensis 2009 IUCN Red List Category (as evaluated by BirdLife International - the official Red List Authority for birds for IUCN): Near Threatened Justification This montane species is thought to have a moderately small and fragmented population, that is likely to be declining owing to ongoing habitat loss and degradation. It is therefore considered to be Near Threatened. More

Line-fronted Canastero may be seen on our MACHU PICCHU & ABRA MALAGA, PERU tour. - Other Bird Buzz Topics - Recurve-billed Bushbird Ruffs and"faeders"...by George Armistead Great Hornbill... More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Furnariidae
Genus : Asthenes
Species : urubambensis
Authority : (Chapman, 1919)