Golden-winged Sparrow
VU

Golden-winged Sparrow

Arremon schlegeli

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Golden-winged Sparrow faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its restricted Andean range in Colombia and Venezuela. Mining activities and cattle ranching have fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change is pushing suitable temperature and humidity zones to higher elevations. The species' small population size and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, with some subpopulations becoming increasingly isolated.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Golden-winged Sparrow inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges between 1,800-3,200 meters elevation in the northern Andes. It prefers dense understory vegetation with thick moss cover and epiphytes, typically found in primary and well-developed secondary forests with consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Golden-winged Sparrow classified as Vulnerable?
Golden-winged Sparrow 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-winged Sparrow faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its restricted Andean range in Colombia and Venezuela. Mining activities and cattle ranching have fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change is pushing suitable temperature and humidity zones to higher elevations. The species' small population size and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, with some subpopulations becoming increasingly isolated.
Where does Golden-winged Sparrow live?
Golden-winged Sparrow 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-winged Sparrow?
The main threats to Golden-winged Sparrow 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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