Red-Flanked Bluetail
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Red-Flanked Bluetail

Tarsiger cyanurus

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

Overview

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

The Red-flanked Bluetail faces severe population declines across its range due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its breeding grounds. Climate change is altering the composition of coniferous and mixed forests, reducing suitable nesting sites and affecting insect prey availability. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated critical stopover sites along migration routes, while logging operations continue to degrade the mature forest habitats essential for successful breeding.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Red-flanked Bluetail inhabits dense coniferous and mixed forests, particularly favoring areas with thick understory vegetation and fallen logs. During migration and winter, it utilizes bamboo thickets, forest edges, and well-vegetated parks and gardens.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Red-Flanked Bluetail classified as Endangered?
Red-Flanked Bluetail is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Red-flanked Bluetail faces severe population declines across its range due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its breeding grounds. Climate change is altering the composition of coniferous and mixed forests, reducing suitable nesting sites and affecting insect prey availability. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated critical stopover sites along migration routes, while logging operations continue to degrade the mature forest habitats essential for successful breeding.
Where does Red-Flanked Bluetail live?
Red-Flanked Bluetail 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 Red-Flanked Bluetail?
The main threats to Red-Flanked Bluetail 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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