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Philadelphia Vireo Identification
Philadelphia Vireo Photos and Videos
Adult
Somewhat stocky songbird with a thick, hooked bill. Adults in fresh plumage are bright yellow below with a yellow throat. The dark gray crown contrasts with the white eyebrow, though this can be indistinct on some birds.
© Luke Seitz | Macaulay LibraryMaine, September 22, 2011
Adult
Small and stocky songbird. Rather plain and unmarked overall with a yellowish belly, gray crown, and grayish brown back. Note unmarked wings. Some individuals are brighter than others.
© Luke SeitzMaine, May 26, 2013
Adult
Song is a steady series of roughly 3-note phrases that end on an upswing or downswing, as if the bird is asking and answering a question, over and over. It is similar to the songs of several other vireo species, including Red-eyed and Blue-headed.
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryNew York, May 30, 2004
Adult
Small songbird. Pale yellow below with a gray crown and white eyebrow. Easily confused with Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos.
© Andrew Spencer | Macaulay LibraryBritish Columbia, June 01, 2014
Adult
Often perches horizontally. Upperparts are brownish gray with unmarked wings. Underparts are washed in pale yellow; some individuals are brighter. Note white eyebrow and dark eye.
© Ian Davies | Macaulay LibraryNew York, September 06, 2015
Adult
Hops between small twigs in trees and shrubs. This video has no audio.
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 27, 1997
Adult Description
- Small drab songbird.
- Back grayish green.
- Cap grayish.
- Underparts pale yellow, palest on throat and deepest on breast.
- Eyebrow white.
- Blackish line through and in front of eye.
- No wingbars, tail spots, or eyering.
Immature Description
Similar to adult.Relative Size
sparrow-sized or smallerMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 4.2-4.9 in (10.7-12.5 cm)
- Weight: 0.4-0.6 oz (10.3-16.1 g)
- Wingspan: 7.5-8.3 in (19-21 cm)
Species in This Family
Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis(Order: Passeriformes, Family:Vireonidae)
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