Jamaican Vireo
NameJamaican Vireo
Common NameJamaican Vireo
Scientific NameVireo modestus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with pale yellowish-white underparts. It has a faint pale supercilium above a dark loral line, and a distinctive pale bluish-white iris. Two faint whitish wing-bars are present on the dark wings, and the bill is relatively stout and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a simple, repetitive song consisting of short, whistled phrases, often described as buzzy or scratchy. It also gives various call notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Jamaica, found throughout various wooded habitats.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Pale yellowish-white underparts, Faint pale supercilium, Two faint whitish wing-bars, Pale bluish-white iris, Endemic to Jamaica
Description
A small, rather plain vireo endemic to Jamaica, characterized by its olive-green upperparts, pale underparts, and a distinctive pale iris. It typically forages actively for insects within the canopy and subcanopy of various wooded habitats.
