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Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: VIREONIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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A drab bird of riparian woodlands, the Warbling Vireo is more easily heard than seen. It has no distinctive field marks, but its rapid warbling song with a accented, high-pitched last note is relatively easy to recognize.

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Appearance

Warblerlike
Warblerlike
Typical Voice

Adult Description

  • Small drab songbird.
  • Back grayish green.
  • Underparts whitish, may have yellowish tinge to flanks.
  • Eyebrow dull white.
  • Grayish line through eye.
  • No wingbars, tail spots, or eyering.

Immature Description

Similar to adult, but duller and more brownish.

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