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Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

Copyright by: Joe Montes de Oca

Description:
	A small bird measuring up to 5 inches in length. Black and white stripes, including crown. The male has a black throat and the female's throat is white.
Range:
	Breeds in eastern Noth America and winters in southern North America, Central America, South America, and the West Indies.
Habitat(s):
	Deciduous forests, parks, gardens, and lawns.
Reproduction:
	4 or 5 purple-spotted white eggs are laid in a ground nest.
Natural History:
	This species creeps on tree trunks.
Food:
	This species feeds on insects and spiders.
Comments:
	Can be found in South Florida during the winter months only.
References:
	Kushlan & Hines (2014)