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| Near Threatened (criteria nearly met) | A3c;B1b(i,ii,iii) |
IUCN Red List history
| Year | Category |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Near Threatened |
| 2009 | Least Concern |
| 2008 | Least Concern |
| 2004 | Least Concern |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
Species attributes
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | High |
| Land mass type | Average mass | - |
Distribution
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 10,100 | medium |
| Number of locations | - | |
| Fragmentation | - |
Population & trend
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of mature individuals | Unknown | not applicable | Not Applicable | 0 |
| Population trend | Stable | - | ||
| Number of subpopulations | - | - | - | |
| Largest subpopulation | - | - | - | |
| Generation length (yrs) | 3.5 | - | - | - |
| Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but this species is described as 'fairly common' (Stotz et al. 1996). | ||||
| Trend justification: Freile et al. (2010) predict a population decline of 10-30% over the next three generations, estimated by BirdLife to be 11 years, based on the likely rate of habitat loss (c.290-870 km2 over 10.5 years), thus the species may qualify as Near Threatened under criterion A3c (typically a 20-29% decline over three generations). Of the 18 antpitta species studied by Freile et al. (2010), G. watkinsi had experienced the greatest extent of habitat loss in Ecuador, at 63%. Despite its ability to survive in secondary habitats, the critical degree of habitat degradation that has occurred throughout its range in recent decades has reportedly resulted in the complete devastation of all vegetation cover in large areas (Freile et al. 2010). The species can inhabit dense regenerating scrub and secondary forest, indicating a moderate to high tolerance of habitat degradation and disturbance; however, it is absent from areas described as completely modified or forest patches frequented by livestock. In western Ecuador, remnant forests are generally small and the level of habitat protection is regarded as limited (Freile et al. 2010). | ||||
Country/Territory distribution
| Country/Territory | Occurrence status | Extinct | Breeding | Non-breeding | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | Native | No | Yes | ||
| Peru | Native | No | Yes |
Important Bird Areas where this species has triggered the IBA criteria
| Country/Territory | IBA Name | IBA link |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | Alamor-Celica |  |
| Ecuador | Bosque Protector Chongón-Colonche | |
| Ecuador | Bosque Protector Jatumpamba-Jorupe | |
| Ecuador | Bosque Protector Puyango | |
| Ecuador | Cañón del río Catamayo | |
| Ecuador | Catacocha | |
| Ecuador | Cazaderos-Mangaurquillo | |
| Ecuador | La Tagua | |
| Ecuador | Parque Nacional Machalilla y alrededores | |
| Ecuador | Reserva Ecológica Arenillas | |
| Ecuador | Reserva Ecológica Comunal Loma Alta | |
| Ecuador | Reserva Natural Tumbesia-La Ceiba-Zapotillo | |
| Ecuador | Tambo Negro | |
| Peru | Laquipampa | |
| Peru | Parque Nacional Cerros de Amotape | |
Habitats & altitude
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | resident |
| Altitude | 50 - 1800 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Threats & impact
| Threat (level 1) | Threat (level 2) | Impact and Stresses | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops / Small-holder farming | Timing | Scope | Severity | Impact | ||||
| Ongoing | Minority (<50%) | Slow, Significant Decline | Low Impact: 5 | ||||||
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| Agriculture & Aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching / Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Timing | Scope | Severity | Impact | ||||
| Ongoing | Minority (<50%) | Slow, Significant Decline | Low Impact: 5 | ||||||
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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2013) Species factsheet: Grallaria watkinsi. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2013) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013.
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 | Near Threatened |
| Family | Formicariidae (Antthrushes and antpittas) |
| Species name author | Chapman, 1919 |
| Population size | Unknown mature individuals |
| Population trend | Stable |
| Distribution size (breeding/resident) | 10,100 km2 |
| Country endemic? | No |
| Links to further information | |
| - Summary information on this species | |
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