Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch
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Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch

Poospiza rubecula

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching across its limited range in Argentina's subtropical montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species alter the understory composition essential for foraging. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where this species can survive, potentially pushing populations beyond their thermal tolerance limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits subtropical montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 400-1,500 meters in northwestern Argentina. It prefers dense understory vegetation within humid cloud forests and adjacent secondary growth areas with thick shrub layers.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch classified as Endangered?
Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch 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 Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching across its limited range in Argentina's subtropical montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species alter the understory composition essential for foraging. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where this species can survive, potentially pushing populations beyond their thermal tolerance limits.
Where does Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch live?
Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch 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 Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch?
The main threats to Rufous-breasted Warbling-finch 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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