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Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus)

The Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) is a small, melodious songbird that thrives in mixed forests across North America. Known for its distinctive warbling song, this migratory species travels to Central America during the winter months, where it continues to forage on insects and berries.

Parc Angrignon - 2018-05-11
Location: Parc Angrignon
Date: 2018-05-11
Camera: NIKON D500
Lens: 300mm f/4.0
Settings: f5.6 • 1/320 • ISO 125
Focal Length: 420mm
Parc des Rapides - 2017-09-16
Location: Parc des Rapides
Date: 2017-09-16
Camera: NIKON D500
Lens: 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
Settings: f6.3 • 1/1250 • ISO 6400
Focal Length: 600mm

Common Names

🇨🇦Warbling Vireo
🇫🇷Viréo mélodieux
🇩🇪Sängervireo
🇲🇽Vireo gorjeador, Vireo cantor

Taxonomy

OrderPasseriformes
FamilyVireonidae

Characteristics

Length12-13cm
Weight10-16g
Wingspan22cm
Clutch Size3-5 eggs
Incubation12-14 days
Fledging13-14 days
Sexual Maturity1 year

Explore More

📖 Wikipedia Page: For more information about this species.

Identification and Whereabouts

The Warbling Vireo closely resembles the Philadelphia Vireo. Its distinctive features include a white breast and bluish legs.

The Warbling Vireo is challenging to observe due to its tendency to remain hidden within the dense foliage of trees. You may catch a glimpse of this species by carefully watching for small birds moving among the branches.