Apical Flycatcher
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Apical Flycatcher

Myiarchus apicalis

Unknown

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

Overview

The apical flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Colombia.

The Apical Flycatcher faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its limited range in Colombia's endemic bird areas. Agricultural expansion, urban development, and logging activities have significantly reduced the availability of suitable forest habitats, while the species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

The apical flycatcher has a disjunct distribution in the watersheds of four west-central Colombian rivers. They are the Cauca River valley from Antioquia Department south to Cauca Department, the upper Dagua River valley in Valle del Cauca Department, the upper Patía River valley in Nariño Department, and the Magdalena River valley from Santander and Boyacá departments south to Huila Department....

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Apical Flycatcher classified as Endangered?
Apical Flycatcher 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 Apical Flycatcher faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its limited range in Colombia's endemic bird areas. Agricultural expansion, urban development, and logging activities have significantly reduced the availability of suitable forest habitats, while the species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does Apical Flycatcher live?
Apical Flycatcher 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 Apical Flycatcher?
The main threats to Apical Flycatcher 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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