Bar-winged Wood-wren
VU

Bar-winged Wood-wren

Henicorhina leucoptera

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar-winged_wood_wren

Overview

The bar-winged wood wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in southern Ecuador and northern Peru.

The Bar-winged Wood-wren faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Andean cloud forests. Its specialized habitat requirements and limited elevational range make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, which are shifting suitable habitat zones upslope. The species' small population sizes and restricted distribution further increase its extinction risk.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin forests along the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species requires dense understory vegetation and is particularly associated with moss-covered trees and epiphyte-rich forest environments.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bar-winged Wood-wren classified as Vulnerable?
Bar-winged Wood-wren 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. The Bar-winged Wood-wren faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Andean cloud forests. Its specialized habitat requirements and limited elevational range make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, which are shifting suitable habitat zones upslope. The species' small population sizes and restricted distribution further increase its extinction risk.
Where does Bar-winged Wood-wren live?
Bar-winged Wood-wren 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 Bar-winged Wood-wren?
The main threats to Bar-winged Wood-wren 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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