Grassland-shrub Savannah characteristic of the northern Chihuahuan Desert is rapidly disappearing due to encroaching development and conversion to agriculture (Photo by Peggy Greb, U.S. Department of Agriculture, is licensed under CC BY 2.0).

Grassland Birds in Crisis

Call to Action: Conversion of Chihuahuan Desert grasslands to agriculture is happening at an alarming rate, especially in Mexico. Partnerships facilitated by the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures (including the Sonoran and Rio Grande JV’s) are working to protect and improve remaining habitat, but there is a long way to go. Get on board to make grassland conservation in the U.S. and Mexico a top priority!