ENEndangered
Lesser Crescent-chested Puffbird
Malacoptila minor
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lesser Crescent-chested Puffbird classified as Endangered?
Lesser Crescent-chested Puffbird 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 Lesser Crescent-chested Puffbird live?
Lesser Crescent-chested Puffbird 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 Lesser Crescent-chested Puffbird?
The main threats to Lesser Crescent-chested Puffbird are 2.3, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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