Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
Sibley, C. G.; Monroe, B. L. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | Does not normally occur in forest |
| Land mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 4,900,000 | |
| Number of locations | - | |
| Severely Fragmented | - |
| Value | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of mature individuals | unknown | not applicable | not applicable | 0 |
| Population trend | Stable | suspected | - | |
| Decline (3 years/1 generation past) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (5 years/1 generation past) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (10 years/1 generation past) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (10 years/3 generation future) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (10 years/3 generation past and future) | - | - | - | |
| Number of subpopulations | - | - | - | |
| Percentage in largest subpopulation | - | - | - | |
| Generation length (yrs) | 3.8 | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be locally common in Pakistan and common in India (Grimmett et al. 1998).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Occurrence status | Presence | Resident | Breeding | Non-breeding | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | N | Extant | Yes | |||
| India | N | Extant | Yes | |||
| Nepal | N | Extant | Yes | |||
| Pakistan | N | Extant | Yes | |||
| Sri Lanka | N | Extant | Yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Nepal | Barandabhar forests and wetlands |
| Nepal | Bardia National Park |
| Nepal | Dang Deukhuri foothill forests and west Rapti wetlands |
| Nepal | Chitwan National Park |
| Nepal | Dharan forests |
| Nepal | Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and Koshi Barrage |
| Nepal | Farmlands in Lumbini area |
| Nepal | Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve |
| Nepal | Ghodaghodi Lake |
| India | Noorukuppalakonda Reserve Forest |
| India | Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve |
| India | Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Pench Tiger Reserve |
| India | Mahendri Reserve Forest |
| India | Papikonda National Park |
| India | Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary and Maniyari Reservoir |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Savanna | Dry | suitable | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 1000 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Species factsheet: Eremopterix griseus. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 28/06/2022.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2022) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 28/06/2022.
