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 | High |
| Land mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 2,180,000 | |
| Number of locations | - | |
| Severely Fragmented | - |
| Value | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of mature individuals | unknown | not applicable | not applicable | 0 |
| Population trend | Decreasing | 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) | 3.5 | - | - | - |
Population justification: The population size of this species has not been quantified, but it is described as locally very common on high mountain tops in Sumatra.
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation.
| Country/Territory | Occurrence status | Presence | Resident | Breeding | Non-breeding | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | N | Extant | Yes | |||
| Malaysia | N | Extant | Yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Gunung Leuser |
| Indonesia | Gunung Dempo |
| Indonesia | Gunung Singgalang |
| Indonesia | Hutan Raya Bukit Barisan |
| Indonesia | Malampah Alahan Panjang |
| Indonesia | Bukit Kaba |
| Indonesia | Kerinci Seblat |
| Malaysia | Crocker Range |
| Malaysia | Mount Kinabalu |
| Malaysia | Trus Madi Range |
| Malaysia | Maliau Basin Conservation Area |
| Malaysia | Mulu - Buda Protected Area |
| Indonesia | Kayan Mentarang |
| Indonesia | Meratus Hulu |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane | major | resident |
| Grassland | Subtropical/Tropical High Altitude | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 1500 - 3000 m | Occasional altitudinal limits | (min) 700 m |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Zosterops atricapilla. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 30/03/2023.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 30/03/2023.
