California WatchList
photo by Glen Tepke
Audubon’s 2007 WatchList identifies bird species throughout the nation that need our help. The list is particularly compelling for conservationists in California, as about a third of the birds on the national list are native to California.
WatchList species are those facing population declines and/or threats such as habitat loss on their breeding and wintering grounds, or with limited geographic ranges. A centerpiece of conservation at Audubon, the WatchList is a science-based system that focuses attention on at-risk bird species so that limited resources are spent where they are most needed.
The Audubon WatchList is an independent conservation status assessment of bird species that occur within the U.S. and some protectorates and includes an assessment of all species regardless of whether or not they are already considered Endangered or Threatened under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
Audubon has built its list using two independent assessments published by BirdLife International and Partners In Flight. The WatchList message is clear: we must harness the energy of individuals and groups to work together to protect birds, their habitats, and other wildlife for the enjoyment and benefit of ourselves and our children
