Cozumel Vireo
NameCozumel Vireo
Common NameCozumel Vireo
Scientific NameVireo bairdi
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a whitish throat and belly. It features a faint pale eye-ring and two indistinct pale wing-bars. The flanks may show a slight buffy wash.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of short, buzzy, and somewhat scratchy notes, often delivered in a simple, repeated phrase.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Cozumel Island, off the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Faint pale eye-ring, Indistinct pale wing-bars, Endemic to Cozumel Island
Description
The Cozumel Vireo is a small, drab passerine endemic to Cozumel Island. It forages actively in the understory and mid-story of forests, primarily consuming insects. This species is known for its relatively plain plumage and distinctive vocalizations.
