Philadelphia Vireo
NamePhiladelphia Vireo
Common NamePhiladelphia Vireo
Scientific NameVireo philadelphicus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)20.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdults have yellowish underparts, brightest on the throat and breast, fading to whitish on the belly. The head is grayish, contrasting with a dark line through the eye and a faint pale supercilium. The back and wings are olive-green, with no wing bars.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a slow, deliberate series of rising and falling phrases, often compared to a Red-eyed Vireo's song but slower, more hesitant, and with a less varied rhythm. Calls include a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across the boreal forests of Canada and the northeastern United States. Migrates through the eastern and central United States to winter in Central America, primarily from southern Mexico to Panama.
Identifying FeaturesYellowish underparts (especially throat and breast), Grayish crown and nape, Dark line through eye with faint pale supercilium, Olive-green back, Lack of wing bars
Description
The Philadelphia Vireo is a small, active songbird known for its yellowish underparts and grayish head. It forages deliberately in the canopy of deciduous and mixed forests, often difficult to spot due to its subtle coloration and habit of staying high in trees.
