U.S. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife names small owl native to South Texas a threatened species

After being denied in 2011 and 2021, the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl has finally been classified as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife announced this week. The owl's recent addition to the threatened species list marks the subspecies as likely to be endangered in the near future. The status promotes opportunities for population recovery and habitat conservation under the Endangered Species Act, as well as other programs coordinated with the service.