The warbler is a beautiful and irreplaceable part of the Hill Country’s biodiversity, and it is under threat.
A golden-cheeked warbler calls from it's perch high on an Ashe juniper tree. The warbler remains under threat from development and climate change.The endangered Golden-cheeked warbler is the only bird to breed exclusively in Texas. It relies upon bark from mature Ashe juniper trees to build its nest. The Texas Hill Country’s unique ecosystem is extremely rich in biodiversity, also supporting species such as the Texas blind salamander, the black-capped vireo and the Tobusch fishhook cactus.
And threats to the warbler continue to mount. In San Antonio, residents and environmentalists are fighting a mixed-use development proposal that would destroy 63 acres of warbler habitat protected under a conservation easement. The developer seeks to add these 63 acres to a resort property in exchange for subpar land less suitable for the warbler.
Finally, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting a 5-year status review for the Golden-cheeked warbler to ensure it has the appropriate level of protection under the Endangered Species Act.
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