Meet Frontiers new plane tail, Emmitt the Golden-Cheeked Warbler

This Texan treasure represents the beauty of Central Texas’s oak-juniper woodlands.

The golden-cheeked warbler, a distinctive bird species renowned for its vibrant yellow cheeks, is exclusive to the oak-juniper woodlands of Central Texas, making it the sole bird with a breeding range confined to the Lone Star State. However, its existence is under threat, prompting its protection under the Endangered Species Act since 1990. The primary dangers to its survival stem from habitat loss due to logging and livestock grazing, activities that diminish the dense tree canopies vital for foraging and nesting. Additionally, urban development exacerbates habitat fragmentation, increasing the presence of nest predators like blue jays and brown-headed cowbirds.

Over the past 28 years, the warbler population has declined by approximately 25%, leaving an estimated 27,000 individuals remaining in Texas. Notably, the species was christened after Emmitt Smith through a public name contest. Urgent conservation measures are imperative to safeguard the golden-cheeked warbler from further decline and ensure its continued existence in the region.

Learn more about Endangered Species www.flyfrontier.com/plane-tails/

Photo: Cindy Wold

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