Chivi Vireo
NameChivi Vireo
Common NameChivi Vireo
Scientific NameVireo chivi
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThis vireo has a distinctive gray cap, a prominent white supercilium, and a dark eye-line. Its back and wings are olive-green, contrasting with whitish underparts that often show a yellowish wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its persistent and often repetitive song, which consists of a series of musical, slurred phrases. Calls include harsh chattering notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of South America east of the Andes, extending into parts of Central America and the Caribbean coast.
Identifying Featuresgray cap, white supercilium, dark eye-line, olive-green back, whitish underparts
Description
The Chivi Vireo is a small, active passerine bird with a relatively stout bill. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of trees and shrubs, often moving deliberately as it searches for insects.
