Striated Softtail
VU

Striated Softtail

Thripophaga macroura

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Striated_softtail

Overview

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

The Striated Softtail faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated much of the dense understory vegetation this species requires for foraging and nesting. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimate conditions essential for the invertebrate prey populations that sustain these specialized insectivores.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Striated Softtail inhabits dense Atlantic Forest understory, particularly favoring areas with thick bamboo stands and tangled vegetation between 500-1,500 meters elevation. This species requires mature forest with complex vertical structure and high humidity levels to support the diverse invertebrate communities it depends upon for food.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Striated Softtail classified as Vulnerable?
Striated Softtail 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 Striated Softtail faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated much of the dense understory vegetation this species requires for foraging and nesting. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimate conditions essential for the invertebrate prey populations that sustain these specialized insectivores.
Where does Striated Softtail live?
Striated Softtail 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 Striated Softtail?
The main threats to Striated Softtail 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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