Data Zone
Justification of Red List category
This species has a very large range as assessed using a Minimum Convex Polygon, 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). Despite the fact that the population trend appears to be decreasing, the decline is not believed to be sufficiently rapid to 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). Therefore, this species is now listed as Least Concern.
Population justification
The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as common within its small range (del Hoyo et al. 2005).
Trend justification
Habitat clearance has occurred within at least one of the known localities for this species, suggesting that slow population declines may have resulted.
Malindangia mcgregori occurs on Mindanao, Philippines, where it is present in at least eight general localities, namely Mt Mayo, Daggayan, Claveria in Misamis Oriental, Mt Kitanglad, Lake Sebu at Sitio Siete, Mt Busa, Mt Malindang and Mt Lamut (Collar et al. 1999). It is described as common within the confines of its range and this is confirmed by the number of specimens obtained in short periods of time at various localities, e.g. 27 in 34 days on Mt Malindang in 1956, and 11 in 19 days on Mt Busa in 1993 .
This species inhabits montane-mossy forest and forest edge at 1,000 to 1,900 m.
Much forest above 1,300 m is now seriously threatened by clearance at Mt Kitanglad, but in general forest at this altitude is fairly secure. As a species of montane areas, it is potentially threatened by the effects of projected climate change on the extent and distribution of its habitats.
Conservation Actions Underway
No targeted conservation actions are known for this species, although some of its habitat is protected.
Conservation Actions Proposed
Conduct repeated surveys in areas within and surrounding the species's range to determine current distribution and abundance, as well as assess population trends and rates of habitat loss. Conduct ecological studies to improve understanding of its precise habitat requirements, tolerance of secondary habitats and response to fragmentation. Protect areas of suitable habitat and safeguard against clearance.
Text account compilers
Benstead, P., Gilroy, J. & Taylor, J.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: McGregor's Cuckooshrike Malindangia mcgregori. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/mcgregors-cuckooshrike-malindangia-mcgregori 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.