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Brownlowia velutina

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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.

Brownlowia velutina faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Southeast Asian range, with primary lowland forests being cleared for palm oil plantations and agricultural expansion. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become too small to support viable populations. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to degrade the quality of remaining habitat by removing the large emergent trees this species requires for nesting and foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

Brownlowia velutina inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland rainforests, typically found in the upper canopy layers at elevations below 800 meters. The species shows a strong preference for areas with large emergent trees and dense canopy cover, particularly in dipterocarp forests across Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brownlowia velutina classified as Endangered?
Brownlowia velutina 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. Brownlowia velutina faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Southeast Asian range, with primary lowland forests being cleared for palm oil plantations and agricultural expansion. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become too small to support viable populations. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to degrade the quality of remaining habitat by removing the large emergent trees this species requires for nesting and foraging.
Where does Brownlowia velutina live?
Brownlowia velutina 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 Brownlowia velutina?
The main threats to Brownlowia velutina 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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