Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer
VU

Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer

Chalybura urochrysia

Unknown

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

Overview

The bronze-tailed plumeleteer is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama.

The Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in Central and South America. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the montane forest ecosystems this hummingbird depends on, potentially shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. Human encroachment and infrastructure development further fragment remaining forest patches, reducing population connectivity and breeding success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hummingbird inhabits humid montane forests, forest edges, and secondary growth areas typically between 500-2,000 meters elevation. It frequents the understory and middle canopy levels of cloud forests and wet mountain slopes where flowering plants provide nectar sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer classified as Vulnerable?
Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer 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 Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in Central and South America. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the montane forest ecosystems this hummingbird depends on, potentially shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. Human encroachment and infrastructure development further fragment remaining forest patches, reducing population connectivity and breeding success.
Where does Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer live?
Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer 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 Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer?
The main threats to Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer 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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