VU

Orthaea oriens

Unknown

Overview

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

Orthaea oriens faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests across its Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions exist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly fragmented habitat patches. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hummingbird inhabits cloud forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It prefers areas with dense epiphytic growth and abundant flowering plants that provide nectar sources.

Artificial - Terrestrial· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Orthaea oriens classified as Vulnerable?
Orthaea oriens 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. Orthaea oriens faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests across its Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions exist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly fragmented habitat patches. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.
Where does Orthaea oriens live?
Orthaea oriens occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Orthaea oriens?
The main threats to Orthaea oriens 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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