Family: Indicatoridae (Honeyguides)
Authority: Louette, 1981
Red List Category
Criteria: A3c+4c
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Justification of Red List categoryThis species is relatively poorly known, with scattered records across West Africa. It is described as rare, and so the population size is suspected to be small; though this may be in part due to under-recording. Habitat clearance and degradation are suspected to be causing a continuing decline in Extent of Occurrence and Area of Occupancy. While this species can tolerate disturbed habitat, it does appear mainly reliant on forest and so continuing forest destruction may cause population declines. Therefore, the species is listed as Near Threatened, but more accurate population estimates may mean that the species could warrant re-assessment.
Population size:
unknown
Population trend:
Decreasing
Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident):
593,000 km
2
Country endemic:
No
Attributes
Realm - Afrotropical
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome