Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater
VU

Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater

Pipreola frontalis

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated significant portions of its specialized montane habitat, while climate change is shifting suitable elevation zones upward, compressing available habitat. The species' dependence on specific fruiting trees and narrow altitudinal preferences make it particularly vulnerable to these rapid environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Andes. It prefers dense, moss-covered forests with abundant epiphytes and fruiting trees, particularly favoring areas with consistent moisture and fog cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater classified as Vulnerable?
Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater 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 Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated significant portions of its specialized montane habitat, while climate change is shifting suitable elevation zones upward, compressing available habitat. The species' dependence on specific fruiting trees and narrow altitudinal preferences make it particularly vulnerable to these rapid environmental changes.
Where does Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater live?
Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater 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 Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater?
The main threats to Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater 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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