Prothonotary warbler (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Prothonotary warbler

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A male prothonotary warbler investigates a natural cavity in southern Illinois to determine if it is a suitable place for a nest. Unlike many species of bird, the reproductive output of these warblers has increased in recent decades as global and local temperatures have risen.

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Photo by Michael Jeffords and Susan Post

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Photo by Michael Jeffords and Susan Post

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