Data Zone
Justification of Red List category
This species is confined to a small range in northern Venezuela. Habitat loss is ongoing slowly and locally. The species is therefore assessed as Near Threatened.
Population justification
The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as uncommon to locally fairly common (Stotz et al. 1996, Fitzpatrick 2020).
Trend justification
The population trend has not been investigated, but the only threat known to the species is the logging and fragmentation of forests within the range. Tree cover loss within the range is very low (3% over ten years; Global Forest Watch 2023, using Hansen et al. [2013] data and methods disclosed therein). Population declines are therefore likely equally low and localised; they are here tentatively placed in the band 1-9% over ten years.
The species occurs in the coastal mountains of northern Venezuela, from Yaracuy to Miranda.
It inhabits foothill and montane forest and edges (Fitzpatrick 2020).
Due to its habitat requirements, the species is threatened by the loss of forests within the range, mainly through logging and conversion for agriculture and livestock pastures. Tree cover loss is however still slow and localised, with large areas of undisturbed habitat remaining (Fitzpatrick 2020, Global Forest Watch 2023).
Conservation Actions Underway
The species occurs within Guatopo and Henri Pittier national parks.
Conservation Actions Proposed
Accurately quantify the population size. Research the species' ecology. Investigate the impact of threats on the population size. Monitor the population trend. Monitor rates of habitat loss. Protect areas of suitable habitat within the range.
Text account compilers
Hermes, C.
Contributors
Butchart, S. & Ekstrom, J.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Rufous-lored Tyrannulet Phylloscartes flaviventris. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/rufous-lored-tyrannulet-phylloscartes-flaviventris 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.