Yellow-headed Manakin
VU

Yellow-headed Manakin

Chloropipo flavicapilla

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Yellow-headed Manakin faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated much of its lowland forest habitat, while remaining fragments are increasingly isolated. Urban development continues to encroach on protected areas, reducing the connectivity essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communications

Other threatened species in PIPRIDAE

Araripe ManakinCR

Araripe Manakin

Antilophia bokermanni

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Opal-crowned ManakinVU

Opal-crowned Manakin

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Threatened in Colombia

EN

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable
VU

Cavendishia macrocephala

Unknown
EN

Cavendishia sessiliflora

Unknown
VU

Macleania crassa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Yellow-headed Manakin classified as Vulnerable?
Yellow-headed Manakin 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 Yellow-headed Manakin faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated much of its lowland forest habitat, while remaining fragments are increasingly isolated. Urban development continues to encroach on protected areas, reducing the connectivity essential for this species' survival.
Where does Yellow-headed Manakin live?
Yellow-headed Manakin occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yellow-headed Manakin?
The main threats to Yellow-headed Manakin are 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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