Dendroica chrysoparia Sclater & Salvin, 1861 The golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia) is an endangered species of bird that breeds in Central Texas, from Palo Pinto County southwestward along the eastern and southern edge of the Edwards Plateau to Kinney County.

The golden-cheeked warbler is very striking due to its bright yellow cheeks that are contrasted by its black throat and back.

In the drier spheres of Texas, golden-cheeked warblers can be found in upland juniper-oak woodlands off of flat topography.

When migration and winter hits the habitat stays relatively similar: a variety of short-lived evergreen forests with pines between 3,300 and 8,300 feet.

Male warblers win attention of the females through their "chip" sounds which they also make as a warning call during times of possible danger.

[10] Though male warblers are found either singing or searching for food, females carry the responsibility of nest building as well as keeping the eggs incubated.

[9] The golden-cheeked warbler is known to feed on various forms of insects and spiders, caterpillars are also noted as a primary source of food during the breeding season.

[15] Many spots of warbler habitation have been cleared for the construction of houses, roads, and stores or to grow crops or grass for livestock.

[11] Sitting at the top of the endangered list (of species in North America) since May 1990,[16] different projects are currently underway to restore the habitat of the golden-cheeked warbler.

Fish and Wildlife Service, with the goal of rebuilding and creating new, safe habitats for the warbler (along with other endangered species).

[11] A project that significantly aided habitat restoration for the warbler includes the U.S. Army's success at Fort Cavazos in protecting the largest patch of juniper-oak trees.

The bird starts to build its nest about 16–23 feet in the air around the end of March out of ashe juniper bark.

[18] In 2023 the golden-cheeked warbler was featured on a United States Postal Service Forever stamp as part of the Endangered Species set, based on a photograph from Joel Sartore's Photo Ark.

FIRST OBSERVATION OF BLUE JAY (CYANOCITTA CRISTATA) DEPREDATING A GOLDEN-CHEEKED WARBLER (SETOPHAGA CHRYSOPARIA) NEST.