Data Zone
Justification of Red List category
This species has a very large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (Extent of Occurrence <20,000 km² combined with a declining or fluctuating range size, habitat extent/quality, or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation). The population trend appears to be stable, and hence the species does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the population trend criterion (>30% decline over ten years or three generations). The population size has not been quantified, but it is not believed to approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the population size criterion (<10,000 mature individuals with a continuing decline estimated to be >10% in ten years or three generations, or with a specified population structure). For these reasons the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
Population justification
The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is frequently observed within its range (eBird 2022).
Trend justification
The population trend has not been investigated, though habitat loss is a potential threat. Within the range, tree cover is lost at a rate of 4% over ten years (Global Forest Watch 2022, using Hansen et al. [2013] data and methods disclosed therein). Apart from forests, the species also occurs in second growth and cerrado habitat (del Hoyo et al. 2021); consequently, the current rate of tree cover loss may not be affecting the population. Therefore, in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats, the population is suspected to be stable.
Lophornis chalybeus occurs in Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Paraná and Santa Catarina in south-eastern Brazil, possibly as far north as Espirito Santo.
It occurs in humid forest, secondary growth and locally in cerrado, in the lowlands and foothills (del Hoyo et al. 1999, van Perlo 2009). Although commonly recorded in open areas and forest edges, it is mostly seen near large forest patches and rarely found in urban areas (G. Kohler in litt. 2014). It may undertake short-distance seasonal movements, but its ecology and behaviour are not well known (del Hoyo et al. 2021).
Although it occurs in open areas and forest edges, it is still primarily a species of humid forest. Logging and conversion of forest for agriculture and grazing are therefore suspected to represent threats in parts of the range (del Hoyo et al. 2021), though habitat loss is currently very low (per Global Forest Watch 2022).
Conservation and research actions underway
No targeted actions are known, but the species occurs in several protected areas.
Conservation and research actions proposed
Accurately quantify the population size and trend. Determine the species' tolerance of habitat degradation and fragmentation. Investigate the subpopulation structure. Monitor the population trend. Ensure effective management of protected areas where it occurs.
Text account compilers
Hermes, C.
Contributors
Butchart, S., Ekstrom, J., Kohler, G., Symes, A. & Taylor, J.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Festive Coquette Lophornis chalybeus. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/festive-coquette-lophornis-chalybeus on 23/11/2024.
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 23/11/2024.