The austral canastero (''Asthenes anthoides'') is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae, the ovenbirds. It is found in southern Argentina and Chile, including Tierra del Fuego. It is at least partially migratory, and its range extends north during the

austral winter Winter is the coldest season of the year in polar and temperate climates. It occurs after autumn and before spring. The tilt of Earth's axis causes seasons; winter occurs when a hemisphere is oriented away from the Sun. Different cultures ...

. Its natural habitats are temperate

shrubland Shrubland, scrubland, scrub, brush, or bush is a plant community characterized by vegetation dominated by shrubs, often also including grasses, herbs, and geophytes. Shrubland may either occur naturally or be the result of human activity. It m ...

s and grasslands in non-arid portions of Patagonia. It forages on the ground for insects and perches on shrubs for singing or when disturbed.

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Austral canastero photo gallery
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avesdechile Austral canastero Birds of Patagonia Birds of Tierra del Fuego Austral canastero Taxa named by Phillip Parker King Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Furnariidae-stub