Tit-like Dacnis
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Tit-like Dacnis

Xenodacnis parina

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 Tit-like Dacnis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated significant portions of its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change is causing upward shifts in suitable elevation zones that may exceed the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. It shows a strong preference for moss-laden trees and dense epiphytic growth typical of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tit-like Dacnis classified as Endangered?
Tit-like Dacnis 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 Tit-like Dacnis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated significant portions of its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change is causing upward shifts in suitable elevation zones that may exceed the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Tit-like Dacnis live?
Tit-like Dacnis 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 Tit-like Dacnis?
The main threats to Tit-like Dacnis 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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