Plate-billed Mountain-toucan
VU

Plate-billed Mountain-toucan

Andigena laminirostris

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Plate-billed Mountain-toucan faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation throughout its Andean cloud forest range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching fragmenting remaining populations. Mining activities and road construction further degrade critical breeding territories, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones upslope faster than forest regeneration can occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation along the western slopes of the Andes. It requires mature forest canopy for nesting and foraging, particularly areas with abundant epiphytes and fruiting trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plate-billed Mountain-toucan classified as Vulnerable?
Plate-billed Mountain-toucan 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 Plate-billed Mountain-toucan faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation throughout its Andean cloud forest range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching fragmenting remaining populations. Mining activities and road construction further degrade critical breeding territories, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones upslope faster than forest regeneration can occur.
Where does Plate-billed Mountain-toucan live?
Plate-billed Mountain-toucan 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 Plate-billed Mountain-toucan?
The main threats to Plate-billed Mountain-toucan 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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