Texas
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
(L 5.25" WS 8.25" Wt 0.37 oz)
Long hind toe and claw enable
them to climb along tree bark
them to climb along tree bark
...even down headfirst.
South Padre Island
18,19Apr2021
The thrill of birding is made
possible by the small,
contained miracle that is a
bird.
possible by the small,
contained miracle that is a
bird.
(Scott Weidensaul)
© BirdNote,
Chris Peterson with
Maria Schneider
Maria Schneider
© Wikipedia
Mniotilta in Greek means moss-
puller; varia in Latin means
variegated, diverse.
puller; varia in Latin means
variegated, diverse.
© Audubon
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