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Melanochyla montana

Declining

Overview

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

Melanochyla montana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its montane forest range in Southeast Asia. Palm oil plantations and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized high-altitude habitat, while logging operations target the mature trees this species depends on for nesting and foraging. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in the mountain ecosystems where this species has evolved.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary montane forests at elevations between 800-2,000 meters in Southeast Asia. It shows a strong preference for mature forest canopy with dense vegetation cover and established tree communities.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Melanochyla montana classified as Endangered?
Melanochyla montana 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. Melanochyla montana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its montane forest range in Southeast Asia. Palm oil plantations and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized high-altitude habitat, while logging operations target the mature trees this species depends on for nesting and foraging. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in the mountain ecosystems where this species has evolved.
Where does Melanochyla montana live?
Melanochyla montana occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Melanochyla montana?
The main threats to Melanochyla montana 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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