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| Critically Endangered | B2ab(iii,v) |
| Endangered | B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v);D |
| Vulnerable | B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v);D1+2 |
IUCN Red List history
| Year | Category |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Critically Endangered |
| 2011 | Critically Endangered |
| 2010 | Critically Endangered |
| 2009 | Critically Endangered |
| 2008 | Critically Endangered |
| 2004 | Critically Endangered |
| 2000 | Critically Endangered |
| 1996 | Critically Endangered |
| 1994 | Critically Endangered |
| 1988 | Not Recognised |
Species attributes
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | High |
| Land mass type | continent |
Average mass | - |
Distribution
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 240 | medium |
| Area of Occupancy breeding/resident (km2) | 5 | good |
| Number of locations | 7 | - |
| Fragmentation | - |
Population & trend
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of mature individuals | 210-430 | good | Estimated | 2010 |
| Population trend | Decreasing | medium | - | |
| Number of subpopulations | 7 | - | - | - |
| Largest subpopulation | - | - | - | |
| Generation length (yrs) | 4.7 | - | - | - |
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Population justification: Analysis of data from unlimited distance point counts carried out in 2001 suggests that the total population numbered 310-654 individuals (Borghesio et al. 2010), roughly equating to 210-430 mature individuals, which is the estimate used here; however, surveys conducted in 2009-2011 suggest that a severe decline has recently taken place, and that the population may now number only 100-150 individuals (BirdLife International 2010, L. Borghesio in litt. 2012). Further study and analyses are required to confirm the population trend and new population estimate. | ||||
| Trend justification: Most of the original forest in the Taita Hills has been cleared for cultivation or reforested with non-native, timber-tree species. Surveys in 2009-2010 strongly suggest that the species has undergone a severe decline of up to 80% since 2001 (Githiru and Borghesio 2010, BirdLife International 2010, L. Borghesio in litt. 2012). The reasons for the apparent decline are uncertain, as illegal logging and disturbance have been significantly reduced, although a serious drought in 2009 may have been a factor. | ||||
Country/Territory distribution
| Country/Territory | Occurrence status | Extinct | Breeding | Non-breeding | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Native | No |
Important Bird Areas where this species has triggered the IBA criteria
| Country/Territory | IBA Name | IBA link |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Taita Hills Forests |  |
Habitats & altitude
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane | major | resident |
| Altitude | 1200 - 1725 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Threats & impact
| Threat (level 1) | Threat (level 2) | Impact and Stresses | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops / Scale Unknown/Unrecorded | Timing | Scope | Severity | Impact | ||||
| Ongoing | Whole (>90%) | Slow, Significant Decline | Medium Impact: | ||||||
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| Agriculture & Aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops / Small-holder farming | Timing | Scope | Severity | Impact | ||||
| Ongoing | Whole (>90%) | Slow, Significant Decline | Medium Impact: | ||||||
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| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Timing | Scope | Severity | Impact | ||||
| Future | Whole (>90%) | Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2013) Species factsheet: Apalis fuscigularis. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2013) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013.
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 | Critically Endangered |
| Family | Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and allies) |
| Species name author | Moreau, 1938 |
| Population size | 210-430 mature individuals |
| Population trend | Decreasing |
| Distribution size (breeding/resident) | 240 km2 |
| Country endemic? | Yes |
| Links to further information | |
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