ENEndangered
White-collared Kite
Leptodon forbesi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in ACCIPITRIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-collared Kite classified as Endangered?
White-collared Kite is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does White-collared Kite live?
White-collared Kite occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-collared Kite?
The main threats to White-collared Kite are 2.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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