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Golden-cheeked Warbler

Setophaga chrysoparia

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Golden-cheeked Warbler classified as Endangered?
Golden-cheeked Warbler is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Golden-cheeked Warbler live?
Golden-cheeked Warbler occurs in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua (plus 2 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Golden-cheeked Warbler?
The main threats to Golden-cheeked Warbler are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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