The Kirtland's warbler, one of Michigan's most iconic and celebrated bird species, is undergoing a concerning population decline.
Nearly extinct in the 1970s, the species rebounded thanks to decades-long conservation efforts. However, it remains one of the rarest birds in North America, relying on young jack pines to nest.
The Kirtland's warbler is one of the rarest birds in North America and needs young jack pines to nest.
Author's summary: Michigan's Kirtland's warbler faces decline.