ENEndangered
Saffron-cowled Blackbird
Xanthopsar flavus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Artificial - Terrestrial· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in ICTERIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Saffron-cowled Blackbird classified as Endangered?
Saffron-cowled Blackbird 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Saffron-cowled Blackbird live?
Saffron-cowled Blackbird occurs in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Saffron-cowled Blackbird?
The main threats to Saffron-cowled Blackbird are 2.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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