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Justification of Red List category
This species has a restricted range and is inferred to be undergoing a continuing decline as a result of ongoing forest loss and degradation. It is therefore classified as Near Threatened.

Population justification
The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as fairly common (Dutson 2011).

Trend justification
This species is declining as a result of ongoing forest loss on Makira. Remote sensing data (Global Forest Watch 2022, using Hansen et al. [2013] data and methods disclosed therein) indicate that in the ten years to 2021, forest loss in this species' range has been equivalent to c.3-4%. The species is described as uncommon in logged and degraded forest (Dutson 2011) and as such it is inferred to be declining, although the rate has not been quantified.

Myiagra cervinicauda is endemic to Makira (San Cristobal), including Ugi and Santa Ana, in the Solomon Islands.

It inhabits lowland forest to 700 m and is very uncommon in degraded habitats (Cain and Galbraith 1956, Buckingham et al. 1994, G. Dutson pers. obs. 1998, Hornbuckle 1999, Dutson 2011).

The main threat to this species is forest loss in its range (Global Forest Watch 2022, using Hansen et al. [2013] data and methods disclosed therein). Much of the lowlands on Makira have been logged or are under logging concessions.

Conservation Actions Underway
None is known.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Conduct research to determine population size and trends. Regularly monitor the populations at certain key sites. Further research its tolerance of degraded forest across an altitudinal gradient. Protect significant areas of remaining primary forest on Makira.

Text account compilers
Vine, J.

Contributors
Derhé, M., Dutson, G., Mahood, S., North, A., O'Brien, A. & Symes, A.

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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Makira Flycatcher Myiagra cervinicauda. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/makira-flycatcher-myiagra-cervinicauda 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.