VUVulnerable
Strange-tailed Tyrant
Alectrurus risora
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in TYRANNIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Strange-tailed Tyrant classified as Vulnerable?
Strange-tailed Tyrant 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Strange-tailed Tyrant live?
Strange-tailed Tyrant 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 Strange-tailed Tyrant?
The main threats to Strange-tailed Tyrant are 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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