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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: Anorrhinus austeni occurs in China (rare; recorded in southern Xishuangbanna, south Yunnan and south-east Tibet), India (a small population resident in the hills bordering the Brahmaputra valley), Myanmar (uncommon to locally common in the west, north and east), Thailand (generally uncommon in the centre and north), Laos (historically numerous, currently widespread and locally common but declining), Vietnam (rare to uncommon in Tonkin and Annam) and Cambodia (scarce).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Cambodia; China; India; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Thailand; Viet Nam
Continuing decline in area of occupancy (AOO): Yes
Extreme fluctuations in area of occupancy (AOO): No
Estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) - km2: 1450000
Continuing decline in extent of occurrence (EOO): Yes
Extreme fluctuations in extent of occurrence (EOO): No
Continuing decline in number of locations: Unknown
Extreme fluctuations in the number of locations: No
Upper elevation limit (metres): 1800
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Population [top]
Population: The population size of this species has not been quantified, but it has been described as locally common.
Trend Justification: Despite a lack of data on trends, a slow to moderate decline is suspected to be occurring as a result of habitat loss and hunting pressure.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
?Number of mature individuals: Unknown ?Continuing decline of mature individuals: Yes
?Extreme fluctuations: No ?Population severely fragmented: No
?Continuing decline in subpopulations: Unknown
?Extreme fluctuations in subpopulations: No ?All individuals in one subpopulation: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species inhabits evergreen broadleaved forest in foothills up to 1,000 m in India, 1,500 m in South-East Asia and 1,800 m in China. It is omnivorous, feeding on fruits, seeds and berries as well as arthropods, molluscs and small vertebrates. Active nests have been found in April and May, and the breeding season is thought likely to last from April until July. Whilst apparently able to breed in logged and degraded forest, nesting attempts in these habitats are often unsuccessful owing to human disturbance (Datta 2009).
Systems: Terrestrial
Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: Yes
Generation Length (years): 11.1
Movement patterns: Not a Migrant
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): This species is threatened by forest loss through intensive shifting agriculture, widespread logging activities and road building, and because of high levels of hunting in many parts of its range (Datta 2009).
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: Conservation Actions Underway
The species occurs in protected areas, including Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh, India (Datta 2009).
Conservation Actions Proposed
Conduct surveys throughout its range in order to clarify current status. Repeat surveys and monitor populations at known sites in order to determine the magnitude of declines and rates of range contraction. Conduct ecological studies to determine habitat requirements and tolerance of secondary habitats. Assess potential risk from hunting and trapping. Grant protection to areas of suitable habitat to safeguard against logging and encroachment. Raise awareness of the species and its status in an effort to reduce hunting pressure.
Citation: BirdLife International. 2012. Anorrhinus austeni. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T22731941A40557736. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T22731941A40557736.en. Downloaded on 18 January 2016.
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