Yellow-headed Brush-finch
VU

Yellow-headed Brush-finch

Atlapetes flaviceps

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Yellow-headed Brush-finch faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its restricted Andean range in Colombia and Venezuela. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations in small forest patches, reducing breeding success and genetic diversity. Coffee cultivation and cattle ranching continue to encroach on the montane forests this species requires, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat to higher elevations where less area is available.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges between 1,800-3,200 meters elevation in the Andes. It prefers dense understory vegetation with thick bamboo stands and secondary growth areas adjacent to primary cloud forest.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Yellow-headed Brush-finch classified as Vulnerable?
Yellow-headed Brush-finch 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 Yellow-headed Brush-finch faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its restricted Andean range in Colombia and Venezuela. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations in small forest patches, reducing breeding success and genetic diversity. Coffee cultivation and cattle ranching continue to encroach on the montane forests this species requires, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat to higher elevations where less area is available.
Where does Yellow-headed Brush-finch live?
Yellow-headed Brush-finch 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 Yellow-headed Brush-finch?
The main threats to Yellow-headed Brush-finch 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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