7 thoughts on “Peruvian Pigeon (Patagioenas oenops): Revise global status?”
New distribution maps using the method described in Huang, et al. (2021, Batch-produced, GIS-informed range maps for birds based on provenanced, crowd-sourced data inform conservation assessments, PLoS ONE 16(11): e0259299. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259299) suggest the range of this species is somewhat larger than the previous assessment. Huang et al. find the Area of Habitat (AoH) to be 9,853 km2; the area of the previously published range map was 5,928 km2, meaning the new range map is 166% the size of the previous map.
The current population estimate appears to be based on expert opinion. However, given that the likely range size is larger than previously used, the population estimate is likely nearer the upper end of the current population range of 2,500 – 9,999. This supports the proposed downlisting of the species from VU to NT under the application of IUCN Red List Criteria in Annex 2.
There are unpublished indications that Patagioenas oenops is being targeted for live bird trade both for domestic and international trade. Numbers are likely fairly small but this should be monitored more closely to acquire quantative data. Trade should possibly be included as an additional potential risk for the species.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested by so many people in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 21 February 2022. We will now analyse and interpret the new information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’s Red List status on this page on 21 February 2022, when discussions will re-open.
Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2022.1 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 27 February 2022, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2022.1 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in July 2022, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
In 2015, we recorded Patagioenas oenops being hunted for local consumption in Ecuador (and areas in nearby Peru). It did not seem to be exclusively targeted, instead it was one of many birds hunted in the area. However, due to its size, people liked to catch it. We have records of this species in ilegal bird trade (they reached TUERI Wildlife Hospital in Quito after being confiscated). Habitat change and loss due to anthropogenic activities is high in the Ecuadorian part of the Marañon valley, and the species is rare. Although Ecuador represents a small part of the species’ distribution, the impact of these factors should be explored across its range, and Simon Bruslund’s comment suggests that they maybe widespread.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested by so many people in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments. We will analyse and interpret the new information, and we will post a final decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 7 March 2022.
Recommended categorisation to be put forward to IUCN
The final categorisation for this species has not changed, but the account for this species has been updated to incorporate additional information from this discussion. Peruvian Pigeon is recommended to be listed as Near Threatened, approaching the threshold for listing as threatened under Criterion C2a(ii).
Many thanks for everyone who contributed to the 2022.1 GTB Forum process. The final 2022.1 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in July 2022, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
New distribution maps using the method described in Huang, et al. (2021, Batch-produced, GIS-informed range maps for birds based on provenanced, crowd-sourced data inform conservation assessments, PLoS ONE 16(11): e0259299. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259299) suggest the range of this species is somewhat larger than the previous assessment. Huang et al. find the Area of Habitat (AoH) to be 9,853 km2; the area of the previously published range map was 5,928 km2, meaning the new range map is 166% the size of the previous map.
The current population estimate appears to be based on expert opinion. However, given that the likely range size is larger than previously used, the population estimate is likely nearer the upper end of the current population range of 2,500 – 9,999. This supports the proposed downlisting of the species from VU to NT under the application of IUCN Red List Criteria in Annex 2.
There are unpublished indications that Patagioenas oenops is being targeted for live bird trade both for domestic and international trade. Numbers are likely fairly small but this should be monitored more closely to acquire quantative data. Trade should possibly be included as an additional potential risk for the species.
Several recent publications call attention to ecological issues in the Marañón valley suggesting a high degree of disturbance through anthropogenic activities e.g. Guzman et al 2021 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235198942100189X
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested by so many people in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 21 February 2022. We will now analyse and interpret the new information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’s Red List status on this page on 21 February 2022, when discussions will re-open.
Preliminary proposal
Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2022.1 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 27 February 2022, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2022.1 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in July 2022, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
In 2015, we recorded Patagioenas oenops being hunted for local consumption in Ecuador (and areas in nearby Peru). It did not seem to be exclusively targeted, instead it was one of many birds hunted in the area. However, due to its size, people liked to catch it. We have records of this species in ilegal bird trade (they reached TUERI Wildlife Hospital in Quito after being confiscated). Habitat change and loss due to anthropogenic activities is high in the Ecuadorian part of the Marañon valley, and the species is rare. Although Ecuador represents a small part of the species’ distribution, the impact of these factors should be explored across its range, and Simon Bruslund’s comment suggests that they maybe widespread.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested by so many people in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments. We will analyse and interpret the new information, and we will post a final decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 7 March 2022.
Recommended categorisation to be put forward to IUCN
The final categorisation for this species has not changed, but the account for this species has been updated to incorporate additional information from this discussion. Peruvian Pigeon is recommended to be listed as Near Threatened, approaching the threshold for listing as threatened under Criterion C2a(ii).
Many thanks for everyone who contributed to the 2022.1 GTB Forum process. The final 2022.1 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in July 2022, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.