Black-and-white Warbler
Thatcher Woods
11Sept2016
03May2015
Mniotilta varia
(L 5.25" WS 8.25" Wt 0.37 oz)
An aggressive warbler...has a
very long hind toe and claw
for holding on to tree bark.
very long hind toe and claw
for holding on to tree bark.
Mniotilta in Greek means moss-
puller; varia in Latin means
variegated, diverse.
puller; varia in Latin means
variegated, diverse.
© Wikipedia
© Audubon
Society
Society
The Black-and-white Warbler,
striped like a zebra, is an inspector
of trunks and branches in the big
timber. It has no right side up.
striped like a zebra, is an inspector
of trunks and branches in the big
timber. It has no right side up.
(Louis J. Halle)
Columbus Park
Chicago
09Sept2012
flash photo
flash photo