Black and White Warbler – 5/18/25

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 5/18/25

Observation Time: 10:15 a.m.

Observation Location: Moose Hill Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary

Common Name: Black-and-white warbler

Scientific Name: Mniotilta varia

Comments: Black and white warblers make a high-pitched squeaking sound like a turning wheel that needs to be oiled. They are most often found scurrying up and down tree trunks and branches looking under the bark for insect larvae.

The parallel stripes along the top of its head are similar to the parallel stripes along the top of the head of the worm-eating warbler, suggesting a common ancestor.

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