White-cheeked Cotinga
VU

White-cheeked Cotinga

Zaratornis stresemanni

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The White-cheeked Cotinga faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat degradation throughout its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion into cloud forest zones have fragmented its specialized high-altitude habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly marginal areas.

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 areas with persistent cloud cover and dense epiphytic vegetation typical of these specialized high-altitude ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is White-cheeked Cotinga classified as Vulnerable?
White-cheeked Cotinga 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 White-cheeked Cotinga faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat degradation throughout its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion into cloud forest zones have fragmented its specialized high-altitude habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly marginal areas.
Where does White-cheeked Cotinga live?
White-cheeked Cotinga 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 White-cheeked Cotinga?
The main threats to White-cheeked Cotinga 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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