Other Scientific Names
Chloropipo flavicapilla [Collar et al. (1994)], Chloropipo flavicapilla [BirdLife International (2000)], Chloropipo flavicapilla [BirdLife International (2004)], Chloropipo flavicapilla [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Chloropipo flavicapilla [Stotz et al. (1996)]
Subtropical zone of Andes locally in Colombia (western range in Valle and Cauca, western slope of central range in Antioquia and Huila, possibly also eastern slope in western Putumayo) and northern and central Ecuador (eastern slope in western Napo and Tungurahua).
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 10,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through clearance for agriculture is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.