Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant
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Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant

Phylloscartes lanyoni

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioquia_bristle_tyrant

Overview

The Antioquia bristle tyrant is a Vulnerable species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Colombia.

The Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and urban development have fragmented its already limited range, while its small population size makes it extremely vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Antioquia bristle tyrant primarily is found in the lower valleys of the Magdalena and Cauca rivers in central Antioquia, northern Caldas, western Boyacá, and northern Cundinamarca departments. It habitat is not well known but the species is believed to mostly occur in humid evergreen forest. In elevation it ranges between .

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant classified as Endangered?
Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and urban development have fragmented its already limited range, while its small population size makes it extremely vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant live?
Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant?
The main threats to Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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