Mangrove Vireo
NameMangrove Vireo
Common NameMangrove Vireo
Scientific NameVireo pallens
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-yellow, contrasting with bright yellow underparts. It has a dark eye and a pale, somewhat stout bill. The wings show two faint whitish wing bars, and the tail is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a harsh, scratchy "chew-wee" or "chick-a-per" song, often delivered in a rapid, chattering series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeCoastal regions of Central America, particularly along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, extending from Mexico south to Panama.
Identifying Featuresyellowish plumage, dark eye, pale bill, mangrove habitat preference, small size
Description
This small, active songbird is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and olive-yellow upperparts. It typically forages deliberately through the dense foliage of mangrove trees, searching for insects.
