Puerto Rican Vireo
NamePuerto Rican Vireo
Common NamePuerto Rican Vireo
Scientific NameVireo latimeri
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a distinctive gray cap and nape, contrasting with an olive-green back and wings. The underparts are yellowish-white, often with a stronger yellow wash on the flanks and belly. It has a faint whitish eye-ring and pale lores.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a slow, deliberate series of whistled phrases, often described as 'chew-wee, chew-wee, chew-wee' or 'chip-chip-chip-chew-wee', with a distinctive, unhurried quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the island of Puerto Rico, where it is found throughout suitable forested habitats.
Identifying FeaturesGray cap contrasting with olive-green back, Yellowish wash on underparts, Faint whitish eye-ring, Stout, slightly hooked vireo bill, Endemic to Puerto Rico
Description
This small, active songbird is endemic to Puerto Rico, characterized by its gray head, olive-green back, and yellowish underparts. It forages deliberately through the mid-story and canopy of forests, searching for insects and spiders.
