Black-and-white Warbler

Treecreeper Warbler ( Mniotilta varia)

The Treecreeper Warbler ( Mniotilta varia) or climbing Warbler is a small bird in the family of warblers ( Parulidae ) and the only species in the genus Mniotilta.

Features

The top side of plumage in the male Treecreeper warbler is striped black and white; the Bottom Side plumage white with black stripes on the breast and flanks. The females and young birds have similar plumage, but overall it is duller.

Nutrition

Treecreeper warblers feed mainly on insects, which they track down along the tree trunks in the cattle columns.

Reproduction

In a bowl-shaped nest on the ground vegetation the female lays four to five eggs.

Occurrence

The breeding areas are located in mixed forests, preferably in moist habitats, in the east and north of North America, ranging from southern Canada to Florida. In winter, he moved to Central America to areas in South America, such as Peru. As a rare guest, he is also found in Western Europe, such as Ireland and the UK.