Golden-chested Tanager
VU

Golden-chested Tanager

Bangsia rothschildi

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Golden-chested Tanager faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its restricted Andean range in Colombia and Ecuador. Mining activities and agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continue to fragment the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable humid montane forests can persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly smaller refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Golden-chested Tanager inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Andes. It prefers dense, moss-laden forests with abundant epiphytes and typically forages in the forest canopy and subcanopy layers.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Golden-chested Tanager classified as Vulnerable?
Golden-chested Tanager 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 Golden-chested Tanager faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its restricted Andean range in Colombia and Ecuador. Mining activities and agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continue to fragment the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable humid montane forests can persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly smaller refugia.
Where does Golden-chested Tanager live?
Golden-chested Tanager 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 Golden-chested Tanager?
The main threats to Golden-chested Tanager 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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