Yellow-throated Vireo
NameYellow-throated Vireo
Common NameYellow-throated Vireo
Scientific NameVireo flavifrons
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsAdults have a bright yellow throat and breast, contrasting with a white belly and undertail coverts. The head and back are olive-green, with prominent yellow spectacles around the eyes. They have two distinct white wing bars on dark wings and a dark, stout bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of slow, deliberate, husky, and often slurred phrases, typically described as 'three-eight, three-eight, three-eight-three'. Calls include a harsh 'churr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern North America, from southern Canada south to the Gulf Coast states. Winters in Central America and northern South America, primarily from southern Mexico to Colombia and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow throat and breast, yellow spectacles around eyes, two prominent white wing bars, olive-green back and head, slow, deliberate movements
Description
The Yellow-throated Vireo is a medium-sized songbird known for its striking yellow throat and spectacles. It moves deliberately through the canopy of deciduous and mixed forests, foraging for insects.
