Lamprotornis cupreocauda — Details

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Overview

Distribution

Range

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Sierra Leone to Ghana.
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Range Description

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Lamprotornis cupreocauda is restricted to the Upper Guinea forests of West Africa, from southern Guinea through south-eastern Sierra Leone, Liberia and southern Côte d'Ivoire, to south-western Ghana2. It is generally common, with 2-4 pairs/km2 recorded in mature forest in Liberia4. In Côte d'Ivoire, it is abundant in Taï National Park3, in 1985-1990, it was quite common in Yapo Forest1 and recently it was noted as fairly common in Mt Peko National Park8. In Ghana, it appears common and widespread but may occur in moderate numbers only, with only small flocks of 5-10 individuals recorded in recent surveys5.
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
It is a species of forest, forest edge, and gallery forest4,6. It has been reported to benefit immediately following forest burning when some emergents remain but to decline in secondary habitats thereafter4. It feeds on insects, figs, berries and other fruits7. The species nests in holes in dead trees and branches The clutch-size may be three. Observations suggest breeding activity between August and February7.

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Conservation

Conservation Status

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Red List Category
NT
Near Threatened

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2008

Assessor/s
BirdLife International

Reviewer/s
Taylor, J., Butchart, S.

Contributor/s
Gartshore, M., Rainey, H.

Justification
This species is listed as Near Threatened because ongoing deforestation for agriculture and timber is suspected to be driving a moderately rapid population decline. Any evidence of a greater decline rate may qualify the species for a higher threat category.

History
  • 2004
    Near Threatened
  • 1988
    Near Threatened
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Threats

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Major Threats
Destruction of forest throughout its range, resulting from commercial logging and clearance for cultivation are likely to be causing widespread declines.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
Conservation Actions Underway
The species occurs in Taï National Park3 and Mt Peko National Park8.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Carry out surveys to obtain a total population estimate. Monitor populations through regular surveys. Monitor rates of habitat loss and degradation. Increase the area of suitable habitat with protected status.

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Wikipedia

Copper-tailed Starling

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The Copper-tailed Starling or Copper-tailed Glossy-starling (Lamprotornis cupreocauda) is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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