Family: Pellorneidae (Ground babblers)

Authority: (Robinson & Kloss, 1919)

Red List Category

Criteria: A3c+4c

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Justification of Red List category
This species is endemic to the Annamite range in Viet Nam and Lao PDR, where its population size is likely to be relatively large. In recent years, forest clearance for timber extraction and agricultural expansion, as well as a slew of damaging infrastructure projects (especially mines and hydroelectric power) has accelerated habitat loss such that this species is now suspected to be declining moderately rapidly. It is therefore listed as Near Threatened.

Population size: unknown

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 310,000 km²

Country endemic: no