Kirtland's Warbler

ID Info
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Kirtland's Warbler

Setophaga kirtlandii
  • ORDER: Passeriformes
  • FAMILY: Parulidae
Basic Description

A rare bird of the Michigan jack pine forests, the Kirtland's Warbler is dependant upon fire to provide the small trees and open areas that meet its rigid habitat requirements for nesting.

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Other Names
  • Reinita de Kirtland (Spanish)
  • Paruline de Kirtland (French)
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