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Spoon-billed Sandpiper at Tiaozini, Jiangsu, China

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In 2016, the global spoon-billed sandpiper population was estimated at 240–456 mature individuals – a critically endangered species. This is about a three-hour drive North of Shanghai, where I live.

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Seeking the Bahama Nuthatch

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That’s the year that Professor Hayes and three colleagues postulated that the nuthatch on Grand Bahama and its American cousin were two distinct species because of their physical characteristics and distinctive vocalizations. But as that theory gained acceptance, the nuthatch became increasingly endangered.

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Bird Litigation: Is the Golden-cheeked Warbler Still Endangered?

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Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) declared the Golden-cheeked Warbler “ endangered ” under the Endangered Species Act. The judge promptly dismissed the first and third arguments because they did not relate to whether the warbler should or should not be listed under the Endangered Species Act.

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Bird Litigation: “Standing” and the California Gnatcatcher

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As a result, the bird has a long history with the Endangered Species Act. As a result, FWS denied the petition to delist in August 2016. But its U.S. range largely consists of valuable real estate along the Southern California coast and urban development around San Diego and Los Angeles has eliminated much of its habitat.

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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

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Osborn, a passionate field biologist who participates to the core of her being three re-introduction projects aimed at saving three very different, endangered species: Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow (‘Alala)*, and California Condor. .” And within these chapters are three marvelous stories told by Sophie A.

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I Remember Elephants

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Will the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) conference delegates up-list them to Appendix I of the Convention, forbidding any future sale over international borders? Turn your eyes to the European Union which could have stopped it in 2016, but chose not to. One may say so.

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Bird Litigation: Wind Turbine Near Ottawa NWR

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A handful of endangered species have been observed at the refuge (or in the vicinity) as well. But in July 2016, the Air Force resumed the project and issued a new draft environmental assessment , which proposed some mitigation methods, including reduced operation during dawn and dusk during migration periods.

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