Okinawa's Pecking Bird Spared from US Endangered List Drama
Published Date: 11/18/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reviewed a request to protect the Okinawa woodpecker, a special bird found only in northern Okinawa, Japan. After careful study, they decided it doesn’t need to be listed as endangered or threatened right now. They’ll keep an eye on it and welcome any new info from the public anytime.
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