Gray Vireo
NameGray Vireo
Common NameGray Vireo
Scientific NameVireo vicinior
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOverall plain gray plumage on the upperparts, with whitish underparts. It has a faint, broken white eye-ring and lacks wing bars, distinguishing it from many other vireos. The bill is relatively short and stout.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of hoarse, scratchy, and often repetitive phrases, typically described as 'chew-weep, chew-weep' or 'chur-weeo, chur-weeo', delivered with pauses between phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the southwestern United States (from California east to Colorado and Texas) and northern Mexico. Winters primarily in Baja California, Sonora, and central Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesPlain gray plumage, Faint white eye-ring, Lack of wing bars, Short, stout bill, Frequent tail-wagging
Description
The Gray Vireo is a small, plain gray songbird of arid scrublands. It is known for its subtle plumage, active foraging behavior, and distinctive tail-wagging habit while perched.
