Midas Tree-weaver
CR

Midas Tree-weaver

Midia midas

Unknown

Photo: Photo: Bogdan Rădulescu (Revista Fortelor Terestre) via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Overview

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

The Midas Tree-weaver faces severe population declines due to widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns critical for the specialized forest ecosystems this species depends on, while invasive species compete for nesting sites and food resources.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits dense tropical montane cloud forests and humid primary forests between 800-2,200m elevation, particularly favoring areas with dense canopy cover and abundant epiphytic vegetation. Requires mature forest stands with specific tree species for nesting and foraging activities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Midas Tree-weaver classified as Critically Endangered?
Midas Tree-weaver is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Midas Tree-weaver faces severe population declines due to widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns critical for the specialized forest ecosystems this species depends on, while invasive species compete for nesting sites and food resources.
Where does Midas Tree-weaver live?
Midas Tree-weaver occurs in Denmark, France, Poland, Spain, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Midas Tree-weaver?
The main threats to Midas Tree-weaver 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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