Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Habitat 3
Riparian Balsam Poplar forest that contains White Spruce, tall shrubs and abundant forest floor litter.
Distribution 3
Yukon: Restricted to the Lower La Biche River valley in the extreme southeast Yukon.
North America: Breeds across southern boreal from southeast Yukon to Newfoundland and south throughout much of the south- eastern USA.
Global: Winters from Mexico to northern South America.
Distinguishing Features 3
Distinctive, with bold black stripes on head and most of body. Breeding male’s throat and cheeks are black. Female has less-distinct stripes on buff flanks. The only warbler that creeps up and down branches like a nuthatch.
Report Sightings: During breeding season (June - July) 3
Sources and Credits
- (c) Andy Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/ornitholoco/5383011842/
- (c) Mike's Birds, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/pazzani/5675853822/
- (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
More Info
iNaturalist.ca Map
| Animal | Bird |
|---|---|
| Bird | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Color | black, white |
