CRCritically Endangered
Chestnut-throated Seedeater
Sporophila telasco
Unknown
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Overview
The chestnut-throated seedeater is a Neotropical songbird in the family Thraupidae.
The Chestnut-throated Seedeater faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urbanization in its limited range in Peru. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to ongoing environmental pressures and human disturbance.
Other threatened species in Thraupidae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chestnut-throated Seedeater classified as Critically Endangered?
Chestnut-throated Seedeater is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Chestnut-throated Seedeater faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urbanization in its limited range in Peru. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to ongoing environmental pressures and human disturbance.
Where does Chestnut-throated Seedeater live?
Chestnut-throated Seedeater 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 Chestnut-throated Seedeater?
The main threats to Chestnut-throated Seedeater 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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