Family: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)

Authority: (Gould, 1854)

Red List Category

Criteria: B1ab(ii,iii,v); D1

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Justification of Red List category
This newly-split species has a very small population and range, both of which are thought to be declining due to the loss and conversion of habitat. The species is therefore listed as Vulnerable.

Population size: 500-2500 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 8,800 km²

Country endemic: yes