Chocolate-vented Tyrant
VU

Chocolate-vented Tyrant

Neoxolmis rufiventris

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate-vented_tyrant

Overview

The chocolate-vented tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, possibly in Paraguay, and as a vagrant to Brazil.

The Chocolate-vented Tyrant faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation across its range in South American grasslands and shrublands. Agricultural expansion, overgrazing by livestock, and conversion of native grasslands to cropland have reduced suitable breeding and foraging habitat. Climate change may further impact this species by altering precipitation patterns and vegetation composition in its preferred open habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Open grasslands, shrublands, and steppes of southern South America, particularly favoring areas with scattered shrubs and low vegetation. The species typically inhabits Patagonian grasslands and similar open habitats at various elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chocolate-vented Tyrant classified as Vulnerable?
Chocolate-vented Tyrant 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 Chocolate-vented Tyrant faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation across its range in South American grasslands and shrublands. Agricultural expansion, overgrazing by livestock, and conversion of native grasslands to cropland have reduced suitable breeding and foraging habitat. Climate change may further impact this species by altering precipitation patterns and vegetation composition in its preferred open habitats.
Where does Chocolate-vented Tyrant live?
Chocolate-vented Tyrant 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 Chocolate-vented Tyrant?
The main threats to Chocolate-vented Tyrant 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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