ENEndangered
Sierra Madre Sparrow
Xenospiza baileyi
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Madre_sparrow
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementSpecies recoveryLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in PASSERELLIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sierra Madre Sparrow classified as Endangered?
Sierra Madre Sparrow 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 Sierra Madre Sparrow live?
Sierra Madre Sparrow occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sierra Madre Sparrow?
The main threats to Sierra Madre Sparrow are 1.1, 10.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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