Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Taxonomic source(s)
AERC TAC. 2003. AERC TAC Checklist of bird taxa occurring in Western Palearctic region, 15th Draft. Available at: #http://www.aerc.eu/DOCS/Bird_taxa_of _the_WP15.xls#.
AERC TAC. 2003. AERC TAC Checklist of bird taxa occurring in Western Palearctic region, 15th Draft. Available at: #http://www.aerc.eu/DOCS/Bird_taxa_of _the_WP15.xls#.
Cramp, S. and Perrins, C.M. 1977-1994. Handbook of the birds of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The birds of the western Palearctic. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Cramp, S.; Perrins, C. M. 1977-1994. Handbook of the birds of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The birds of the western Palearctic. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
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.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2010 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Data Deficient | |
| 2004 | Data Deficient | |
| 2000 | Data Deficient | |
| 1996 | Data Deficient | |
| 1994 | Data Deficient | |
| 1988 | Near Threatened |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | Medium |
| Land mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 21,100 | medium |
| Number of locations | - | |
| Fragmentation | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of mature individuals | 8200-22800 | medium | estimated | 2012 |
| Population trend | Stable | poor | 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 | - | - | - | |
| Largest subpopulations | 100 | - | - | - |
| Generation length (yrs) | 3.4 | - | - | - |
Population justification: The population is estimated at 4,100-11,400 pairs, which equates to 8,200-22,800 mature individuals (BirdLife International 2015).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | N | Extant | Yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Abernethy Forest |
| United Kingdom | Cairngorms |
| United Kingdom | Glen Affric to Strathconon |
| United Kingdom | Glen Tanar |
| United Kingdom | Kinveachy Forest |
| United Kingdom | Loch Shin and nearby lochs |
| United Kingdom | Loch Vaa |
| United Kingdom | Muir of Dinnet |
| United Kingdom | River Spey - Insh Marshes |
| United Kingdom | Ballochbuie |
| United Kingdom | Coilacriech |
| United Kingdom | Forest of Birse |
| United Kingdom | Anagach Wood |
| United Kingdom | Upper Deeside Plantations |
| United Kingdom | Central Highland Hills and Glens |
| United Kingdom | Loch Shin and Nearby Lochs |
| United Kingdom | Grampian Mountains |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Temperate | major | resident |
| Altitude | Occasional altitudinal limits |
| Threat (level 1) | Threat (level 2) | Impact and Stresses | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Wood & pulp plantations - Agro-industry plantations | Timing | Scope | Severity | Impact | ||||
| Ongoing | Majority (50-90%) | Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Species factsheet: Loxia scotica. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 06/08/2020.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2020) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 06/08/2020.
