Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Cantorchilus thoracicus (del Hoyo and Collar 2016) was previously listed as Thryothorus thoracicus.
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Least Concern | |
| 2018 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | medium |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 248,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 50000-499999 mature individuals | poor | suspected | 2019 |
| Population trend | decreasing | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 2.78 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population is suspected to number 50,000-499,999 mature individuals (Partners in Flight 2019). The species is described as 'uncommon to fairly common' (Stotz et al. 1996).
Trend justification:
The species is undergoing a large, significant decline (Partners in Flight 2019).
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | extant | native | yes | |||
| Honduras | extant | native | yes | |||
| Nicaragua | extant | native | yes | |||
| Panama | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | Arenal-Monteverde |
| Costa Rica | Caribbean lowlands and wetlands |
| Costa Rica | Central Volcanic Cordillera |
| Costa Rica | La Amistad Caribe |
| Costa Rica | Pacuare, coastal wetlands and Migratory Bird Corridor |
| Nicaragua | Prinzapolka/Alamikamba Rivers |
| Panama | La Amistad International Park |
| Panama | Palo Seco Protection Forest |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Plantations | suitable | resident |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Subtropical/Tropical Heavily Degraded Former Forest | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | major | resident |
| Wetlands (inland) | Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls) | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 1100 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Stripe-breasted Wren Cantorchilus thoracicus. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/stripe-breasted-wren-cantorchilus-thoracicus 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.