Brown-capped Vireo
NameBrown-capped Vireo
Common NameBrown-capped Vireo
Scientific NameVireo leucophrys
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive brown cap, contrasting with a white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark loral stripe extending through the eye. The upperparts are olive-green, while the throat and breast are bright yellow, fading to whitish on the lower belly.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of short, deliberate, whistled phrases, often described as rich and varied. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in mountainous regions from southern Mexico through Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and into the Andes of South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia).
Identifying Featuresbrown cap, white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, olive-green back, bright yellow underparts, small size
Description
A small, active songbird characterized by its distinctive brown cap, olive-green upperparts, and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages deliberately through the foliage of trees and shrubs, often in montane forests.
