Black-girdled Barbet
VU

Black-girdled Barbet

Capito dayi

Unknown

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

Overview

The black-girdled barbet is a species of bird in the family Capitonidae, the New World barbets. It is found in Brazil and Bolivia.

The Black-girdled Barbet faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and logging operations continue to reduce and fragment the pristine lowland forests this species requires for nesting and foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits humid lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically in the canopy and mid-story of primary and mature secondary forests below 500m elevation. Prefers areas with abundant fruiting trees and suitable nesting sites in dead wood.

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Capito hypoleucus

Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Black-girdled Barbet classified as Vulnerable?
Black-girdled Barbet 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 Black-girdled Barbet faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and logging operations continue to reduce and fragment the pristine lowland forests this species requires for nesting and foraging.
Where does Black-girdled Barbet live?
Black-girdled Barbet 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 Black-girdled Barbet?
The main threats to Black-girdled Barbet 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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