Orange-fronted Barbet
VU

Orange-fronted Barbet

Capito squamatus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-fronted_barbet

Overview

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

The Orange-fronted Barbet faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Andean cloud forest range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching fragmenting remaining populations. Mining activities and road construction in Colombia and Ecuador have further degraded critical breeding territories, while the species' dependence on specific fruiting trees makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Orange-fronted Barbet inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It prefers dense canopy areas with abundant fruiting trees and epiphyte-rich environments typical of Neotropical cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Orange-fronted Barbet classified as Vulnerable?
Orange-fronted Barbet is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Orange-fronted Barbet faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Andean cloud forest range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching fragmenting remaining populations. Mining activities and road construction in Colombia and Ecuador have further degraded critical breeding territories, while the species' dependence on specific fruiting trees makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices.
Where does Orange-fronted Barbet live?
Orange-fronted Barbet occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Orange-fronted Barbet?
The main threats to Orange-fronted Barbet 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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