Steinbach's Canastero

It is endemic to western Argentina. Its natural habitat is steep valleys in subtropical high-altitude shrubland from 650-3000 metres above sea-level.

The Steinbach's Canastero is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Steinbach's Canastero or Chestnut Canastero (Asthenes steinbachi) is a species of bird in the canastero genus Asthenes in the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to western Argentina. Its natural habitat is steep valleys in subtropical high-altitude shrubland from 650-3000 metres above sea-level. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Asthenes steinbachi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More