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Kirtland's Warbler

Setophaga kirtlandii · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
kirwar, KIWA

About the Kirtland's Warbler

Kirtland's warbler, also known in Michigan by the common name jack pine bird, or the jack pine warbler, is a small songbird of the New World warbler family (Parulidae). Nearly extinct just years ago, populations have recovered due to the conservation efforts of the Kirtland's Warbler Conservation Team and its members. The birds require large areas, greater than 160 acres, of dense young jack pine for breeding habitat. This habitat was historically created by wildfire, but today is created through the harvest of mature jack pine, and planting of jack pine seedlings.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyNew World Warblers (Parulidae)
SpeciesSetophaga kirtlandii
Species Codeskirwar, KIWA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Kirtland's Warbler belong to?

The Kirtland's Warbler (Setophaga kirtlandii) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Kirtland's Warbler?

Kirtland's warbler, also known in Michigan by the common name jack pine bird, or the jack pine warbler, is a small songbird of the New World warbler family (Parulidae). Nearly extinct just years ago, populations have recovered due to the conservation efforts of the Kirtland's Warbler Conservation Te...

Where can I report a Kirtland's Warbler sighting?

You can log sightings of Kirtland's Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kirwar, or on iNaturalist.