ENEndangered
Blue-bearded Helmetcrest
Oxypogon cyanolaemus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in TROCHILIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blue-bearded Helmetcrest classified as Endangered?
Blue-bearded Helmetcrest 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Blue-bearded Helmetcrest live?
Blue-bearded Helmetcrest occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blue-bearded Helmetcrest?
The main threats to Blue-bearded Helmetcrest are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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