Golden-cheeked warbler

Setophaga chrysoparia

The golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia) is an endangered species of bird that breeds in Central Texas, from Palo Pinto County southwestward along the eastern and southern edge of the Edward

Family: Parulidae Order: passerines Conservation: Endangered
Golden-cheeked warbler

About the Golden-cheeked warbler

The golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia) is an endangered species of bird that breeds in Central Texas, from Palo Pinto County southwestward along the eastern and southern edge of the Edwards Plateau to Kinney County. The golden-cheeked warbler is the only bird species with a breeding range endemic to Texas.

Fun Facts About Golden-cheeked warbler

  • The golden-cheeked warbler is the only bird species with a breeding range endemic to Texas.
  • The golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia) is an endangered species of bird that breeds in Central Texas, from Palo Pinto County southwestward along the eastern and southern edge of the Edwards Plateau to Kinney County.

Conservation Status

The Golden-cheeked warbler is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. This species is at significant risk of extinction and requires active conservation efforts.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyParulidae
GenusSetophaga
SpeciesSetophaga chrysoparia

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Related Species

Other species in the Parulidae family: