Pileated Antwren
VU

Pileated Antwren

Herpsilochmus pileatus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahia_antwren

Overview

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

The Pileated Antwren faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and urban development have fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, making populations vulnerable to local extinctions. The species' specialized foraging behavior in dense understory vegetation makes it particularly sensitive to forest degradation and edge effects.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Pileated Antwren inhabits the dense understory and mid-story of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, particularly favoring areas with thick vegetation and vine tangles. It occurs primarily in montane and submontane forests between 500-1,200 meters elevation, where it forages actively through dense foliage for insects and small arthropods.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pileated Antwren classified as Vulnerable?
Pileated Antwren 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 Pileated Antwren faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and urban development have fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, making populations vulnerable to local extinctions. The species' specialized foraging behavior in dense understory vegetation makes it particularly sensitive to forest degradation and edge effects.
Where does Pileated Antwren live?
Pileated Antwren 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 Pileated Antwren?
The main threats to Pileated Antwren 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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