Buff-throated Tody-tyrant
Hemitriccus rufigularis
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Overview
The buff-throated tody-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
The Buff-throated Tody-tyrant faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in South American montane forests. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of the specific elevational zones this species requires. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing environmental pressures.
Habitat
Inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species prefers dense understory vegetation and secondary growth areas within cloud forest and subtropical montane forest zones.
Other threatened species in Tyrannidae
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
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