The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the California Fish and Game Commission in mid-September to list the Bendire’s thrasher and LeConte’s thrasher under the state’s Endangered Species Act.
“These shy birds can’t cope with rapid climate change and other threats that are reducing their sparse habitats in Southern California deserts,” said Jeff Miller of the Center. “Without state protection, there’s a real risk California could lose both desert thrashers.” The group said thrasher habitat has been lost to sprawl development and agriculture.
