Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
The English name states the obvious, so the surprise is in the scientific name: Mniotilta means 'moss-plucker.'
Mniotilta is Greek for 'moss-plucker'; varia means 'variegated.'
Mniotilta varia
The English name states the obvious, so the surprise is in the scientific name: Mniotilta means 'moss-plucker.'
Mniotilta is Greek for 'moss-plucker'; varia means 'variegated.'