Tawny-throated Dotterel
EN

Tawny-throated Dotterel

Oreopholus ruficollis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawny-throated_dotterel

Overview

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

The Tawny-throated Dotterel faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat conversion of high-altitude grasslands and páramo ecosystems for agriculture and livestock grazing. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean highlands have fragmented remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of the specialized high-elevation environments this species requires for breeding and foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Tawny-throated Dotterel inhabits high-altitude grasslands, páramo, and puna ecosystems in the Andes, typically found between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It prefers open, short-grass areas with scattered rocks and minimal vegetation cover, often near wetlands or seasonal pools used for foraging.

Other threatened species in Charadriidae

Northern LapwingVU

Northern Lapwing

Vanellus vanellus

Unknown
European Golden PloverCR

European Golden Plover

Pluvialis apricaria

Unknown
Kentish PloverEN

Kentish Plover

Charadrius alexandrinus

Unknown
Ringed Plover, Common Ringed PloverCR

Ringed Plover, Common Ringed Plover

Charadrius hiaticula

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Tawny-throated Dotterel classified as Endangered?
Tawny-throated Dotterel 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 Tawny-throated Dotterel faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat conversion of high-altitude grasslands and páramo ecosystems for agriculture and livestock grazing. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean highlands have fragmented remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of the specialized high-elevation environments this species requires for breeding and foraging.
Where does Tawny-throated Dotterel live?
Tawny-throated Dotterel 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 Tawny-throated Dotterel?
The main threats to Tawny-throated Dotterel 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.