Data Zone
Justification of Red List category
Although this species may have a small range, it is not believed to 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 may be small, 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 population size has not been quantified, but density descriptions range from uncommon to locally common (see Schulenberg 2020, eBird 2023). Given its small range it is however plausible that the population numbers less than 10,000 mature individuals; it is here tentatively placed in the band 2,500-9,999 mature individuals. This value however requires confirmation and an accurate quantification of the population is urgently required.
Trend justification
The population trend has not been investigated. The species' tolerance of a variety of habitats, including disturbed and secondary growth, edge and thickets, suggest that it is not under immediate risk. Tree cover loss is moreover very low and localised within the range (<2% over ten years; Global Forest Watch 2023, using Hansen et al. [2013] data and methods disclosed therein). Therefore, in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats, the population is suspected to be stable.
Poecilotriccus luluae occurs in a small area in Amazonas and San Martín, north-east Peru.
It is found in montane forest, usually in or near bamboo thickets, and in shrubby second growth and forest edge (Davis 1986, Hornbuckle 1999, Johnson and Jones 2001, Schulenberg et al. 2007). It forages almost exclusively through sally-gleans, mostly to the undersurface of live leaves, and is nearly always encountered in pairs (Davis 1986). Food habits and breeding biology are very poorly-known (Schulenberg 2020).
Forests within the range are locally cleared for timber and agriculture. However, the species tolerates, or may even benefit from, the creation of edge and secondary habitat (D. Lane in litt. 2003, Schulenberg 2020). Consequently, the species is currently not thought to be impacted by any threats.
Conservation Actions Underway
No targeted actions are known.
Conservation Actions Proposed
Survey areas of suitable habitat to locate further populations and to accurately quantify the population size. Determine its ecological requirements, particularly its response to edge habitat creation. Monitor the population trend.
10 cm. Small, well marked tyrant flycatcher. The most striking feature is the rich chestnut-red hood (except small white throat). Hind neck band is grey/black and remaining upperparts are green, with coverts, tertials and secondaries fringed yellow. Below the hood is a narrow, white breast band, and the remainder of the underparts are bright yellow. Voice Call is an emphatic chick. Song probably consists of a short, rather harsh trilling prrrrt.
Text account compilers
Hermes, C.
Contributors
Harding, M., Lane, D., Mark, T., Sharpe, C.J. & Symes, A.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Lulu's Tody-flycatcher Poecilotriccus luluae. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/lulus-tody-flycatcher-poecilotriccus-luluae on 23/12/2024.
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 23/12/2024.