The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s announcement says the Southwestern willow flycatcher will keep the protected status following a review of a 2015 petition in which industry groups argued the bird isn’t a valid subspecies under the Endangered Species Act.

The announcement says an “exhaustive review” of scientific information reached the conclusion that the flycatcher is a protectable subspecies.

It also says some flycatcher populations “have made considerable progress toward recovery” but that threats still exist and warrant protection.

A 2012 assessment estimated a population of only 1,629 breeding territories. Those are places where a male sings to attract a mate.