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| Year | Category |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Least Concern |
| 2009 | Least Concern |
| 2008 | Least Concern |
| 2006 | Least Concern |
| 2004 | Not Recognised |
| 2000 | Not Recognised |
| 1994 | Not Recognised |
| 1988 | Not Recognised |
Species attributes
| Migratory status | full migrant | Forest dependency | Does not normally occur in forest |
| Land mass type | Average mass | - |
Distribution
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 1,530,000 | medium |
| Extent of Occurrence non-breeding (km2) | 1,530,000 | medium |
| Number of locations | - | |
| Fragmentation | - |
Population & trend
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of mature individuals | 25000-100000 | poor | Estimated | 2009 |
| Population trend | Stable | - | ||
| Number of subpopulations | - | - | - | |
| Largest subpopulation | - | - | - | |
| Generation length (yrs) | 9.6 | - | - | - |
| Population justification: Although the species has a large global population estimated to be 25,000-100,000 individuals (Wetlands International 2006), subspecies branickii is described as 'uncommon and very local' throughout its range (Matheu and del Hoyo 1992). | ||||
| Trend justification: The overall population trend is stable, although some populations have unknown trends (Wetlands International 2006). | ||||
Country/Territory distribution
| Country/Territory | Occurrence status | Extinct | Breeding | Non-breeding | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Native | No | |||
| Bolivia | Native | No | |||
| Chile | Native | No | |||
| Ecuador | Native | No | Yes | ||
| Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | Vagrant | No | |||
| Peru | Native | No |
Important Bird Areas where this species has triggered the IBA criteria
| Country/Territory | IBA Name | IBA link |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | Chacabuco Valley and Baker River Entrance |  |
| Ecuador | Parque Nacional Cotopaxi | |
| Ecuador | Reserva Ecológica Antisana | |
Habitats & altitude
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Pastureland | major | breeding |
| Grassland | Temperate | suitable | breeding |
| Altitude | 3700 - 5000 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Utilisation
| Purpose | Primary form used | Life stage used | Source | Scale | Level | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pets | Whole | Adults and juveniles | Wild | International | Non-trivial | Recent |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2013) Species factsheet: Theristicus melanopis. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2013) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013.
This information is based upon, and updates, the information published in BirdLife International (2000) Threatened birds of the world. Barcelona and Cambridge, UK: Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, BirdLife International (2004) Threatened birds of the world 2004 CD-ROM and BirdLife International (2008) Threatened birds of the world 2008 CD-ROM. These sources provide the information for species accounts for the birds on the IUCN Red List.
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| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Current IUCN Red List category | Least Concern |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises and spoonbills) |
| Species name author | (Gmelin, 1789) |
| Population size | 25000-100000 mature individuals |
| Population trend | Stable |
| Distribution size (breeding/resident) | 1,530,000 km2 |
| Country endemic? | No |
| Links to further information | |
| - Summary information on this species | |
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