CR

Aegotheles savesi

Unknown

Overview

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

The New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities, particularly nickel extraction which has fragmented its limited forest range. Introduced predators including cats and rats pose additional pressure on this ground-nesting species. The species' extremely restricted range on New Caledonia makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental changes or human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits dense humid forests and forest edges in the mountains of New Caledonia, particularly favoring areas with thick understory vegetation. The species requires intact forest canopy and is typically found in elevations between 100-1,400 meters.

Forest· majorSavanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

Threatened in France

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aegotheles savesi classified as Critically Endangered?
Aegotheles savesi 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 New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities, particularly nickel extraction which has fragmented its limited forest range. Introduced predators including cats and rats pose additional pressure on this ground-nesting species. The species' extremely restricted range on New Caledonia makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental changes or human disturbances.
Where does Aegotheles savesi live?
Aegotheles savesi occurs in France, and New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aegotheles savesi?
The main threats to Aegotheles savesi are 2.1, 5.3, 7.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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