Warbling Vireo
NameWarbling Vireo
Common NameWarbling Vireo
Scientific NameVireo gilvus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain gray-olive to olive-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts that often show a pale yellow wash, particularly on the flanks. It features a faint white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) above a dark eye line, and a short, stout bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, cheerful, and rapidly warbled song, which typically rises and falls in pitch, often described as a 'chattering' or 'gurgling' sound. Calls include a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across much of Canada and the United States, primarily in deciduous and mixed forests, riparian woodlands, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. Winters in Mexico and Central America.
Identifying Featuresplain gray-olive upperparts, whitish underparts with yellowish wash, faint white supercilium, short, stout bill, distinctive warbling song
Description
A small, drab songbird, the Warbling Vireo is often heard more than seen as it forages actively in the canopy of deciduous trees. It has a relatively plain appearance with subtle markings, making it blend well into its leafy environment.
