Kirtland's warbler
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Kirtland's warbler
1855–60, named after Jared Kirtland (1793–1877), American naturalist
Example Sentences
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On Lake Michigan, climate change threatens both the Kirtland’s warbler and the Karner blue butterfly.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2019
And if the birding planets are aligned, the very rare Kirtland’s warbler could possibly flutter into your field of vision.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2018
There will be quite a fuss if someone spots a Kirtland’s warbler during the Biggest Week, since this bird almost was extinct 50 years ago.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2018
“The recovery of Kirtland’s warbler is a great Michigan success story,” agency director Keith Creagh said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2018
Where is the sole nesting ground of the Kirtland's warbler?
From Time Magazine Archive
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