Family: Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and allies)
Authority: Moreau, 1938
Red List Category
Criteria: B2ab(iii,iv,v)
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Justification of Red List categoryThis species is considered Critically Endangered because it has a tiny occupied range, within which its montane forest habitat has become severely fragmented and continues to decline in both extent and quality. Its very small population has consequently been fragmented into extremely small subpopulations. Recent surveys suggest that the species has experienced a severe population decline in its remaining habitat and that the population may now be lower than previously estimated. Further study and analyses are required to confirm these findings.
BirdLife Species Guardian:
Mwangi Githiru
Population size:
210-430
Population trend:
Decreasing
Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident):
170 km
2
Country endemic:
Yes
Attributes
Land-mass type - continent
Realm - Afrotropical
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome