Rufous-crested Tanager
VU

Rufous-crested Tanager

Creurgops verticalis

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Rufous-crested Tanager faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching, have eliminated significant portions of its specialized montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in the narrow elevational zones where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tanager inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. It prefers dense, moss-covered forests with abundant epiphytes and shows particular association with areas where cloud cover provides consistent moisture.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rufous-crested Tanager classified as Vulnerable?
Rufous-crested Tanager 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 Rufous-crested Tanager faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching, have eliminated significant portions of its specialized montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in the narrow elevational zones where this species occurs.
Where does Rufous-crested Tanager live?
Rufous-crested Tanager 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-crested Tanager?
The main threats to Rufous-crested Tanager 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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