Golden Vireo
NameGolden Vireo
Common NameGolden Vireo
Scientific NameVireo hypochryseus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe Golden Vireo exhibits striking bright golden-yellow plumage on its head, underparts, and neck. Its back and wings are olive-green, providing a subtle contrast. It has dark eyes and a relatively stout, pale bill, notably lacking any distinct wing bars or eye-rings.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of short, whistled phrases, often described as a rapid 'cheer-up, cheer-up, cheer-up' or 'see-you, see-you, see-you,' typical of vireos but with a distinctive, emphatic quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Mexico, its range extends from southern Sonora south through Jalisco and Colima to Oaxaca, inhabiting dry deciduous forests and thorn scrub.
Identifying FeaturesBright golden-yellow plumage, Olive-green back, Lack of wing bars or eye-rings, Stout, pale bill, Dark eyes
Description
A small, active songbird characterized by its bright golden-yellow underparts and olive-green back. It forages primarily for insects in the canopy and mid-story of dry forests, often moving deliberately through foliage.
