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Deciduous and mixed forests, particularly in ravines and on hillsides. In migration can be found in most wooded areas. | Deciduous and mixed forests, particularly in ravines and on hillsides. In migration can be found in most wooded areas. | ||
Revision as of 14:52, 25 June 2014
- Mniotilta varia
Identification
Quite distinct; the only black and white striped warbler.
Distribution
Breeds across most of the eastern United States; also in northern and central western Canada. In migration found throughout eastern United States.
Winters south from Mexico to Peru.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed forests, particularly in ravines and on hillsides. In migration can be found in most wooded areas.
Behaviour
Acts very much like a Nuthatch, foraging up and down trees.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Black-and-white Warbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black-and-white_Warbler
