West · Pacific Flyway
Are There Black-and-white Warblers in Washington?
No — Black-and-white Warblers are not regularly found in Washington; any sighting there is a rare stray. Mniotilta varia · Parulidae
Is the Black-and-white Warbler Found in Washington?
Black-and-white Warblers are not regularly found in Washington. If you think you saw one, check the look-alikes below first, then report it to eBird with a photo.
Where to see them instead: the nearest states where Black-and-white Warblers occur regularly are North Dakota (about 980 miles away), South Dakota (about 1,040 miles away) and Nebraska (about 1,140 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-and-white Warblers in Washington: White-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Black-capped Chickadee and Yellow-rumped Warbler — these occur regularly in Washington, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-and-white Warbler.
Black-and-white Warbler is a North American backyard bird.
In Washington, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Washington; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-and-white Warbler in Washington
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-and-white Warbler in Washington
Other birds in Washington
Birds you might also encounter in Washington.
Black-and-white Warbler in other states
Black-and-white Warbler in Washington: Quick Facts
The Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) is a rarely seen bird in Washington. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Seattle and throughout Washington, knowing the seasonal patterns of Black-and-white Warbler can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.
Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Washington using the related birds section.