Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Parulidae
About
The black-and-white warbler is a species of New World warbler, and the only member of its genus, Mniotilta. It breeds in northern and eastern North America and winters in Florida, Central America, and the West Indies down to Peru. This species is a very rare vagrant to western Europe. Relative to other New World warblers, it is not well studied.
Fun Fact
Black-and-white Warblers forage like nuthatches—spiraling up and down tree trunks and branches—using their long curved claws to grip bark at any angle.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in deciduous forest in its breeding range, but becomes more of a habitat generalist in the non-breeding season.
Diet
Feeds on insects and spiders, and, unlike other warblers, forages like a nuthatch, moving up and down tree trunks and along branches.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance