VUVulnerable

Azulejo

Cornutia pyramidata

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Reinaldo Aguilar, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

Overview

The Azulejo (Cornutia pyramidata) is a striking blue-crowned songbird endemic to montane cloud forests of Central America, characterized by its distinctive pyramid-shaped crest and iridescent azure plumage. This medium-sized passerine plays a crucial ecological role as both an insectivore and seed disperser, helping maintain forest understory plant diversity through its foraging behavior.

Azulejo faces significant pressure from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Caribbean and Central America. The species' dependence on specific forest types makes it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, while its limited distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats.
Threat summary

Habitat

Azulejo inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, forest edges, and secondary growth areas primarily in mountainous regions. The species is typically found in dense woodland areas with adequate canopy cover and understory vegetation.

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Meadow Clary

Salvia pratensis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Azulejo classified as Vulnerable?

Azulejo is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Azulejo faces significant pressure from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Caribbean and Central America. The species' dependence on specific forest types makes it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, while its limited distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats.

Where does Azulejo live?

Azulejo 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 Azulejo?

The main threats to Azulejo 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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