Iconic Michigan songbird undergoes concerning population decline

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The Kirtland’s warbler is one of the rarest birds in North America and needs young jack pines to nest. Fish & Wildlife ServiceBy Clara LincolnholOne of Michigan’s most rare, iconic and celebrated bird species is the Kirtland’s warbler. Habitat in Michigan is especially important because 98% of the warblers live in the state, she said. To combat the problem, swaths of older jack pines will be cut down and replaced with young ones. This story was brought to you as part of a partnership between WKAR and Michigan State University’s Knight Center for Environmental Journalism.