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Black-whiskered Vireo Identification
Adult
Large for a vireo with a long, hooked bill. Gray crown contrasts with white eyebrow. Dark "whisker" borders the throat, but can be difficult to see.
© Linda Barry-Cooper | Macaulay LibraryFreeport and West Grand Bahama, August 04, 2016Adult Description
- Small drab bird.
- Back olive-brown.
- Whiter underneath.
- Crown gray to brownish.
- Eyebrow white with dusky stripe through the eye.
- Thin black stripe along sides of throat.
Immature Description
Immature similar to adult, but duller, with buffier underparts, and may show faint wingbar.Relative Size
sparrow-sized or smallerMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 5.9-6.3 in (15-16 cm)
- Weight: 0.6-0.8 oz (17-22 g)
Species in This Family
Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Vireonidae)
