Michigan lists nine bird species as endangered, including three birds of prey and several songbirds. Two species of owl are considered endangered, including the short-eared owl, which is found in five counties, and the barn owl, which has been observed in just two counties. The peregrine falcon is protected by law in the state and is gradually recovering. Other endangered birds include the Henslow's sparrow, piping plover, prairie warbler, Kirtland's warbler, loggerhead shrike and the king rail.
Michigan lists four mammals as endangered. The cougar at one time was prevalent in woodland across the state, but it has been pushed to extinction locally. It is not certain if the species still exists in Michigan. The lynx is severely endangered in Michigan, with only a few sightings in the Upper Peninsula. The prairie vole is legally protected in the state and is limited to a few southwestern counties. Also on the list is the Indiana bat, which is found in small numbers in southern counties and is legally protected.
Michigan has only two endangered reptiles, both of which are snakes. The small Kirtland's snake, which does not grow much longer than 2 feet, is legally protected. It is also considered an imperiled species globally. The copper belly snake, a non-venomous species, is considered critically endangered in the state and at risk globally. Both are only found in the state's southern counties.
Of the state's 22 native amphibian species, only two are endangered. Both are salamanders. The marbled salamander is on the legally protected list and thought to be only in a few southwestern counties. The small-mouth salamander is found exclusively in southeastern counties. The small-mouth is protected by state law, but as a global species it is considered secure.
