Cuban Vireo
NameCuban Vireo
Common NameCuban Vireo
Scientific NameVireo gundlachii
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, including the crown and back. Underparts are yellowish-olive, brightest on the throat and breast, fading to a paler yellow on the belly. It has a dark eye, often with a faint, broken pale eye-ring. The bill is stout and slightly hooked, with a dark upper mandible and a paler lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a deliberate, often repeated series of short, husky phrases, typically described as 'chew-chew-chew' or 'chip-chip-chip'. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Cuba, found throughout the island in various wooded habitats.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Stout, slightly hooked bill, Faint pale eye-ring, Endemic to Cuba
Description
The Cuban Vireo is a small, active songbird endemic to Cuba, characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It forages deliberately through the foliage of trees and shrubs, primarily seeking insects.
