Prothonotary warbler (Protonotaria citrea) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 9

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Special Significance of the Species

The Prothonotary Warbler is one of only two species of Wood Warbler that nest in tree cavities. Owing to its extreme habitat specificity, the Prothonotary Warbler may be a useful indicator of the quality of forested wetlands. Its attraction to bird watchers also gives it local socio-economic importance.