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Bicolored Antvireo Dysithamnus occidentalis



Taxonomy

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.
SACC. 2005 and updates. A classification of the bird species of South America. Available at: https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCBaseline.htm.

IUCN Red List criteria met and history
Red List criteria met
Critically Endangered Endangered Vulnerable
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Red List history
Year Category Criteria
2022 Near Threatened C2a(i)
2016 Vulnerable B1ab(i,ii,iii,v);C2a(i)
2013 Vulnerable B1ab(i,ii,iii,v);C2a(i)
2012 Vulnerable B1ab(i,ii,iii,v);C2a(i)
2008 Vulnerable B1a+b(i,ii,iii,v); C2a(i)
2004 Vulnerable
2000 Vulnerable
1996 Vulnerable
1994 Vulnerable
1988 Lower Risk/Least Concern
Species attributes

Migratory status not a migrant Forest dependency high
Land-mass type continent
Average mass -
Range

Estimate Data quality
Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) 258,000 km2 medium
Area of Occupancy (breeding/resident) 17,000 km2
Severely fragmented? no -
Population
Estimate Data quality Derivation Year of estimate
Population size 7300-8000 mature individuals poor estimated 2022
Population trend decreasing poor suspected 2016-2026
Rate of change over the past 10 years/3 generations (longer of the two periods) 1-9% - - -
Rate of change over the future 10 years/3 generations (longer of the two periods) 1-9% - - -
Rate of change over the past & future 10 years/3 generations (longer of the two periods) 1-9% - - -
Generation length 3.26 years - - -
Number of subpopulations 11-100 - - -
Percentage of mature individuals in largest subpopulation 1-89% - - -

Population justification: Field surveys in the Tapichalaca Reserve, Ecuador, found the species to occur at a density of 1 individual/km2 (Harris et al. 2008, Renjifo et al. 2014). Assuming that this density is representative for the entire range, and further precautionarily assuming that only 50% of forested habitat within the range is occupied (i.e. 50% of 11,000-12,000 km2; Global Forest Watch 2022), the total population may number 11,000-12,000 individuals. This is roughly equivalent to 7,300-8,000 mature individuals.

Trend justification: The population trend has not been quantified directly, but it is feared that the population is declining as a consequence of habitat loss within the range. Tree cover loss within the range is currently low (<2% over ten years; Global Forest Watch 2022, using Hansen et al. [2013] data and methods disclosed therein). Even though it may also be found in tall secondary forest and along natural gaps, the species is restricted to humid forest (Zimmer and Isler 2020), and thus population declines may be aggravated by additional habitat degradation. Nevertheless, it is unlikely that declines exceed 10% over ten years.


Country/territory distribution
Country/Territory Presence Origin Resident Breeding visitor Non-breeding visitor Passage migrant
Colombia extant native yes
Ecuador extant native yes
Peru extant native yes

Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA)
Country/Territory IBA Name
Colombia La Planada Natural Reserve
Colombia Munchique Natural National Park and southern extension
Colombia Parque Nacional Natural Tatamá
Colombia Reserva Natural Río Ñambí
Colombia Reserva Natural Tambito
Ecuador Cordillera de Huacamayos-San Isidro-Sierra Azul
Ecuador Corredor Ecológico Llanganates-Sangay
Ecuador El Ángel - Cerro Golondrinas and surrounding areas
Ecuador Parque Nacional Sangay
Ecuador Parque Nacional Sumaco-Napo Galeras
Ecuador Territorio Étnico Awá y alrededores

Habitats & altitude
Habitat (level 1) Habitat (level 2) Importance Occurrence
Forest Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane major resident
Altitude 900 - 2530 m Occasional altitudinal limits  

Threats & impact
Threat (level 1) Threat (level 2) Impact and Stresses
Agriculture & aquaculture Annual & perennial non-timber crops - Agro-industry farming Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Negligible declines Low Impact: 4
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion
Agriculture & aquaculture Annual & perennial non-timber crops - Small-holder farming Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 5
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion
Agriculture & aquaculture Livestock farming & ranching - Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 5
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion
Biological resource use Logging & wood harvesting - Unintentional effects: (large scale) [harvest] Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 5
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion
Energy production & mining Mining & quarrying Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Negligible declines Low Impact: 4
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion
Residential & commercial development Housing & urban areas Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Negligible declines Low Impact: 4
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion
Transportation & service corridors Roads & railroads Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Negligible declines Low Impact: 4
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Bicolored Antvireo Dysithamnus occidentalis. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/bicolored-antvireo-dysithamnus-occidentalis on 22/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 22/11/2024.