Yellow-green Vireo
NameYellow-green Vireo
Common NameYellow-green Vireo
Scientific NameVireo flavoviridis
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green to yellow-green, contrasting with a dark gray cap. A pale yellowish supercilium (eyebrow stripe) is present, often bordered by a darker eye-line. Underparts are whitish, becoming yellowish on the flanks and undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of deliberate, slurred, whistled phrases, often described as 'cheer-up, cheer-up, ree-o', similar to the Red-eyed Vireo but typically slower and more emphatic. Calls include a harsh 'churr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds from southern Texas and Mexico south through Central America to northern South America. Winters in northern South America, primarily in the Amazon basin.
Identifying FeaturesYellow-green upperparts, White underparts with yellowish flanks, Dark gray cap, Pale supercilium, Thick, slightly hooked bill
Description
The Yellow-green Vireo is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its olive-green upperparts, white underparts, and a distinctive dark cap with a pale supercilium. It is an active canopy forager, primarily consuming insects and some fruits.
