VUVulnerable
White-headed Steamerduck
Tachyeres leucocephalus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in ANATIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-headed Steamerduck classified as Vulnerable?
White-headed Steamerduck 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does White-headed Steamerduck live?
White-headed Steamerduck occurs in Argentina. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-headed Steamerduck?
The main threats to White-headed Steamerduck are 3.1, 5.4, 6.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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