San Andres Vireo
NameSan Andres Vireo
Common NameSan Andres Vireo
Scientific NameVireo caribaeus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with whitish underparts that often show a yellowish wash on the flanks. It has two prominent whitish wingbars, a pale supercilium (eyebrow), and a dark eye set against a pale lore. The bill is relatively short and stout.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of short, whistled phrases, often delivered repetitively, characteristic of many vireo species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to San Andrés Island, Colombia, where it is found across various wooded habitats.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Whitish underparts with yellowish wash, Two prominent whitish wingbars, Pale supercilium and lore, Short, stout bill
Description
The San Andres Vireo is a small, olive-green passerine bird with a pale underside and two distinct wingbars. It is an active insectivore, typically foraging in the foliage of trees and shrubs.
