About the Black-and-white Warbler
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Mniotilta varia |
| Species Codes | bawwar, BAWW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-white Warbler belong to?
The Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-and-white Warbler?
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 ot...
Where can I report a Black-and-white Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-white Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawwar, or on iNaturalist.
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