Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Significant Portion of Its Range Analysis for the Northern Distinct Population Segment of the Southern Subspecies of Scarlet Macaw

Key Points

• 1The rule focuses on a northern group of scarlet macaws that live in the southern part of their species' overall range
• 2The Fish and Wildlife Service is evaluating whether this particular bird population has declined enough to warrant endangered or threatened species status
• 3The analysis examines how much habitat this macaw population needs to survive and whether it has been significantly affected by human activity
• 4If the population is found to need protection, regulations could limit activities affecting their habitat and require special permits for certain interactions
• 5This rule is one step in the process; the final decision on whether to officially protect these macaws will come later

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