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Endangered Species Act: Delisting the Black-capped Vireo?

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and it breeds in the scrublands of Texas, Oklahoma, and northern Mexico. It winters on the Pacific coast of Mexico. The processes of listing and delisting a species under the Endangered Species Act are largely the same: FWS must propose a “rule,” which is published in the Federal Register.

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What is Mexico’s National Bird?

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It is found as far north as Alaska and as far south as Mexico, taking its place as one of Mexico’s official symbols. Their wingspans can reach nearly 90 inches , and they have been known to prey on cranes and livestock. ” The bird is massive. ” Crested Caracara.

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A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate

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The Great Egret was in breeding plumage and courtship posture–bright lime green lores, head bending down and then snapping up, long, impossibly delicate plumes waving over its body as if possessed by independent spirits. I could see what all the fuss was about, why they were worth, literally, as much as gold. ©2023, Donna L.