Five-colored Barbet
VU

Five-colored Barbet

Capito quinticolor

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Five-colored Barbet faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited Andean range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching fragmenting the cloud forests it depends upon. Mining activities and infrastructure development further degrade remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' elevational range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This barbet inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically occurring between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation. It favors areas with dense canopy cover and abundant fruiting trees, particularly in primary and well-developed secondary forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Five-colored Barbet classified as Vulnerable?
Five-colored Barbet 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 Five-colored Barbet faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited Andean range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching fragmenting the cloud forests it depends upon. Mining activities and infrastructure development further degrade remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' elevational range.
Where does Five-colored Barbet live?
Five-colored Barbet 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 Five-colored Barbet?
The main threats to Five-colored Barbet 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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