Chilean Woodstar
CR

Chilean Woodstar

Eulidia yarrellii

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.

Eulidia yarrellii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occupies specialized terrestrial habitats with specific microclimate requirements, typically found in areas with particular vegetation associations and soil conditions. The species appears to be highly habitat-specific, requiring undisturbed natural environments to maintain viable populations.

Shrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorDesert· major

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chilean Woodstar classified as Critically Endangered?
Chilean Woodstar 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. Eulidia yarrellii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Chilean Woodstar live?
Chilean Woodstar occurs in Chile, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chilean Woodstar?
The main threats to Chilean Woodstar are 2.1, 5.3, 8.1, and 8.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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