Golden-cheeked Warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia)

Texas Status
Endangered
U.S. Status
Endangered, Listed 5/04/1990
Description
Adult Golden-cheeked warblers reach a length of 4.5 inches.
Life History
Golden-cheeked warblers nest only in central Texas mixed Ashe-juniper and oak woodlands in ravines and canyons. Warblers eat insects and spiders found on the leaves and bark of oaks and other trees. They use long strips of cedar bark and spider webs to build their nests. They come to Texas in March to nest and raise their young, and leave in July to spend the winter in Mexico and Central America. Females lay 3-4 eggs during nesting season. Of the nearly 360 bird species that breed in Texas, the Golden-cheeked Warbler is the only one that nests exclusively in Texas.
Habitat
Woodlands with tall Ashe juniper (colloquially "cedar"), oaks, and other hardwood trees provide habitat for the golden-cheeked warbler.
Distribution
Distribution of the Golden-cheeked Warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia)In Texas, golden-cheeked warblers are found in the Edwards Plateau and locally north to Palo Pinto County.
Other
Golden-cheeked warblers are endangered because many tall juniper and oak woodlands have been cleared to build houses, roads, and stores. Some habitat was cleared to grow crops or grass for livestock. Other habitat areas were flooded when large lakes were built.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/gcw/

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Permalink Reply by Sentient Biped on September 30, 2012 at 8:52pm

Nice description.

You are getting me more interested in birds.

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on September 30, 2012 at 11:14pm

Oh how wonderful! I love that I am getting people interested.

Permalink Reply by Joan Denoo on September 30, 2012 at 9:10pm

Such a lovely bird. I was not aware of species when I lived there.

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on September 30, 2012 at 11:14pm

So beautiful to see Joan.

Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on November 10, 2012 at 6:45pm

Pretty bird. Never seen it before. Too bad it is endangered. I'm tired of seeing that. 

Permalink Reply by Jimmy McCann on November 11, 2012 at 7:47am

A real beauty, very nice,

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