Tanager-finch
VU

Tanager-finch

Oreothraupis arremonops

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Tanager-finch faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change is causing upslope shifts in suitable temperature and humidity zones. The species' small population size and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and unable to support viable breeding populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Tanager-finch inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,800-3,200 meters in the Andes. It shows a strong preference for dense understory vegetation and forest edges with abundant epiphytes, particularly in areas with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tanager-finch classified as Vulnerable?
Tanager-finch 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 Tanager-finch faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change is causing upslope shifts in suitable temperature and humidity zones. The species' small population size and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and unable to support viable breeding populations.
Where does Tanager-finch live?
Tanager-finch 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 Tanager-finch?
The main threats to Tanager-finch 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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