Like many warblers, the Palm Warbler breeds in the boreal forest. Unlike most warblers, it spends most of its time on or near the ground, where it nests and forages. Palm Warblers can be recognized by their characteristic tail-bobbing (Is anything adorabler?).

According to Audubon’s Survival by Degrees study, the Palm Warbler is estimated to lose 43% of its current summer range in the not-too-distant future as average global temperatures rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Climate experts believe we will reach 1.5°C as soon as the early 2030s. If we allow global heating to progress at this rate, the Palm Warbler could lose 58% of its current summer range as soon as 2050 (2°C), and 83% as soon as 2080 (3°C). Projections suggest this species could gain 25%-27% in new areas, but displaced birds may face new challenges and have varying degrees of success in nesting and rearing young.

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Photograph courtesy of Nick Saunders

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