Slaty Vireo
NameSlaty Vireo
Common NameSlaty Vireo
Scientific NameVireo brevipennis
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdults have a slaty-gray head, back, and underparts, contrasting sharply with a bright olive-yellow crown and nape. The wings feature prominent olive-yellow patches on the coverts and tertials, and the tail is dark with yellow outer rectrices. A white eye-ring is present, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of short, clear, whistled phrases, often described as 'chew-chew-chew' or 'chip-chip-chip', delivered in a deliberate, unhurried manner. Calls include a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the mountains of southern Mexico, primarily found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Guerrero.
Identifying FeaturesSlaty-gray body plumage, Bright olive-yellow crown and nape, Olive-yellow wing patches, Yellow outer tail feathers, White eye-ring
Description
The Slaty Vireo is a small songbird characterized by its distinctive slaty-gray body and bright olive-yellow crown and wing patches. It forages actively in the understory and mid-story of dry oak and pine-oak forests, often moving deliberately through foliage in search of insects.
