Clytoctantes atrogularis
VU

Clytoctantes atrogularis

Local name: Rondônia Bushbird

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rond%C3%B4nia_bushbird

Overview

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

The Rondônia Bushbird faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. Cattle ranching and soy cultivation have fragmented its terra firme forest habitat, while logging operations continue to degrade remaining forest patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with some populations already isolated in small forest remnants.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Rondônia Bushbird inhabits dense terra firme rainforest in the southwestern Brazilian Amazon, preferring the understory and mid-story levels of primary forest. It occurs in both upland and transitional forest areas, typically avoiding forest edges and requiring continuous canopy cover for foraging and nesting.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rondônia Bushbird classified as Vulnerable?
Rondônia Bushbird 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 Rondônia Bushbird faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. Cattle ranching and soy cultivation have fragmented its terra firme forest habitat, while logging operations continue to degrade remaining forest patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with some populations already isolated in small forest remnants.
Where does Rondônia Bushbird live?
Rondônia Bushbird 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 Rondônia Bushbird?
The main threats to Rondônia Bushbird 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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