Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner
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Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner

Philydor fuscipenne

Unknown

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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.

The Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and urban development have eliminated much of its specialized montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range and dependence on intact forest understory make it particularly vulnerable to continued habitat loss, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the understory and middle levels of humid montane Atlantic Forest, typically at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It prefers dense, mature forest with thick canopy cover and abundant epiphytes, foraging among moss-covered branches and vine tangles.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner classified as Endangered?
Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner 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 Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and urban development have eliminated much of its specialized montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range and dependence on intact forest understory make it particularly vulnerable to continued habitat loss, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner live?
Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner 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 Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner?
The main threats to Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner 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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