Where do black-capped vireo live?

Rangelands with scattered clumps of shrubs separated by open grassland are preferred habitat for the black-capped vireo. Black-capped vireos are found throughout the Edwards Plateau and eastern Trans-Pecos regions of Texas.

What does the black-capped vireo eat?

insects
Black-capped Vireos eat mostly insects and their larvae, which they pick from leaves, twigs, and smaller branches, especially in oaks. They sometimes hover briefly to grab prey, and on occasion hang upside-down to inspect dead-leaf clusters for insect larvae. Males tend to forage a bit higher in trees than females.

Is black-capped vireo endangered?

Vulnerable (Population decreasing)
Black-capped vireo/Conservation status

How many black capped vireos are left?

STATUS: Although there are no population estimates, there are probably a minimum of 1636 males in Texas (USFWS 1996).

How many black-capped vireos are left?

When was the black-capped vireo delisted?

Due to successful recovery, the Service is removing the black-capped vireo from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Service published the delisting proposal on December 15, 2016, and on March 13, 2018, we published a draft Post Delisting Monitoring Plan for the species.

Why are black-capped vireo endangered?

Habitat loss or alteration is the main reason why the black-capped vireo is endangered. They use the scrubby oaks and other low vegetation less than 15 feet high for nesting. These brushlands are often cleared to provide grazing for livestock. Cowbirds lay their eggs in the nests of vireos and other songbirds.

Why is the golden cheeked warbler going extinct?

Habitat loss or degradation is the main reason the golden-cheeked warbler is endangered. The clearing of old juniper woodlands for livestock grazing and urban expansion has decreased the area available for nesting.

Is black capped vireo endangered?

Why is the black capped vireo endangered?

Habitat loss or alteration is the main reason why the black-capped vireo is endangered. They use the scrubby oaks and other low vegetation less than 15 feet high for nesting. Cowbirds lay their eggs in the nests of vireos and other songbirds.

What threatens the golden-cheeked warbler?

Threats to Survival Habitat loss or degradation is the main reason the golden-cheeked warbler is endangered. The clearing of old juniper woodlands for livestock grazing and urban expansion has decreased the area available for nesting.