A distinctive Texas songbird might soon see changes in its protected status, as federal wildlife officials recommend updating its conservation designation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a five-year review of the golden-cheeked warbler, suggesting it should be moved from “endangered” to “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. This small bird, known for its yellow-marked face and black-and-white body, has been under federal protection since 1990. It’s unique among birds as the only species that nests exclusively in central Texas’s juniper-oak woodlands before heading south to Mexico and Central America for winter. The recommendation comes after significant changes … Continue reading Golden-Cheeked Warbler: 217,444 Males Found but Habitat Loss Threatens Its Future