The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting a 5-year status review of the yellow-billed cuckoo, a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
This review is part of a routine process required by the Endangered Species Act to ensure that the listing status of species reflects the best available scientific and commercial data.
The yellow-billed cuckoo is found in Oregon, among other states, and its status review could influence local conservation efforts and habitat management strategies.
The review will consider new information on the species’ biology, habitat conditions, conservation measures, and threat status since the last review.
Stakeholders and the public are invited to submit new information by December 16, 2024, although submissions will be accepted at any time.
The outcome of this review could impact ongoing recovery programs and conservation policies for the yellow-billed cuckoo in Oregon.
Impact of Endangered Species Status Reviews Across Multiple States
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting 5-year status reviews for various species across multiple states, which could lead to changes in conservation strategies and policies beyond Oregon.
- In Texas, the review includes species such as the Pecos amphipod and the ocelot, potentially affecting local conservation efforts.
- Arizona’s review of species like the jaguar may influence habitat management strategies.
- New Mexico’s focus on the jaguar and Gila trout could impact ongoing recovery programs.
- The Ozark big-eared bat is under review in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, which may alter conservation measures in these states.
- Kansas is reviewing the Arkansas River shiner, affecting local ecological management.
- Colorado’s review of the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse could influence conservation planning.
- California’s review includes the desert pupfish and Yuma Ridgeway’s rail, impacting habitat conservation efforts.
- Idaho, Montana, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are also involved in the review of the yellow-billed cuckoo, affecting regional conservation strategies.
- Nevada’s review of the Yuma Ridgeway’s rail may influence local conservation policies.
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