Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager
VU

Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager

Dacnis hartlaubi

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable humid montane forests can persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly fragmented habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Colombian Andes, typically at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It prefers dense canopy areas with abundant epiphytes and shows a particular association with moss-covered trees in primary and well-developed secondary forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager classified as Vulnerable?
Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager 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 Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable humid montane forests can persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly fragmented habitat patches.
Where does Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager live?
Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager 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 Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager?
The main threats to Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager 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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