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 is very large, and hence does not 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 global population is estimated to number 50,000-499,999 mature individuals (Partners in Flight 2019). The species is described as 'common' (Stotz et al. 1996).
Trend justification
The population trend is difficult to determine. Throughout its range, habitat loss has been negligible (< 1% over three generations; Tracewski et al. 2016), and the species is commonly observed (eBird 2020). In the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats, the species is tentatively assessed as stable.
Text account compilers
Hermes, C.
Contributors
Butchart, S., Ekstrom, J. & Miller, E.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Sooty-capped Chlorospingus Chlorospingus pileatus. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/sooty-capped-chlorospingus-chlorospingus-pileatus 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.