Noronha Vireo
NameNoronha Vireo
Common NameNoronha Vireo
Scientific NameVireo gracilirostris
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green to brownish-olive, with a slightly paler head and a faint pale supercilium above a dark eye. The underparts are whitish to pale yellowish, particularly on the belly and undertail coverts. It possesses a slender, pale bill and bluish-gray legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of short, repeated, somewhat scratchy or buzzy notes, often delivered with a rising inflection. The calls are generally less complex than those of many mainland vireo species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, an island group located off the northeastern coast of Brazil in the Atlantic Ocean.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (approx. 13 cm), Olive-green upperparts and pale yellowish underparts, Slender, pale bill, Faint pale supercilium, Endemic to Fernando de Noronha archipelago
Description
The Noronha Vireo is a small, rather plain vireo endemic to the Fernando de Noronha archipelago. It typically forages actively in the canopy and understory of dry forests and scrub, primarily feeding on insects. Its restricted range makes it a unique and important species to the island ecosystem.
