Double-banded Greytail
Xenerpestes minlosi
The double-banded greytail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Furnariidae
Genus
Xenerpestes
Double-banded Greytail belongs to the family Furnariidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The double-banded greytail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
The Double-banded Greytail faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Andes. Its specialized requirements for humid montane forests make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, which is shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations. The species' restricted range and small population size further increase its vulnerability to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests in the Andes, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. The species shows a preference for dense understory vegetation and forest edges with thick moss and epiphyte cover.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Climate change and habitat shifts
Deforestation and habitat loss
Habitat fragmentation
Small population size and restricted range
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Double-banded Greytail (Xenerpestes minlosi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/double-banded-greytail