VU

Masked Antpitta

Hylopezus auricularis

Stable

Overview

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

The White-lored Antpitta faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited Andean range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching fragmenting its cloud forest territories. Mining activities and road construction in Colombia and Ecuador have further degraded critical breeding areas, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' elevational range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This antpitta inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands along the eastern Andean slopes, typically between 1,500-2,800 meters elevation. It prefers dense understory vegetation with thick leaf litter where it forages for invertebrates on the forest floor.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Masked Antpitta classified as Vulnerable?
Masked Antpitta 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 White-lored Antpitta faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited Andean range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching fragmenting its cloud forest territories. Mining activities and road construction in Colombia and Ecuador have further degraded critical breeding areas, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' elevational range.
Where does Masked Antpitta live?
Masked Antpitta occurs in Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Masked Antpitta?
The main threats to Masked Antpitta 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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