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A photo of a Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons)
Yellow-throated Vireo

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

The Yellow-throated Vireo, a small American songbird, presents a striking appearance with its olive head and upperparts. A vibrant yellow throat contrasts beautifully with its white belly, while dark eyes are framed by distinctive yellow "spectacles." The bird's tail and wings are dark, adorned with white wing bars. Its legs are a robust blue-grey, and it boasts a stout bill, completing its charming visage.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify the Yellow-throated Vireo, look for the following key features: a yellow throat, white belly, and yellow "spectacles" around the eyes. The bird's olive upperparts and dark wings with white bars are also distinctive. Observing its thick blue-grey legs and stout bill can aid in identification.

Habitat

The preferred breeding habitat of the Yellow-throated Vireo is the open deciduous woods, where it can be found in southern Canada and the eastern United States.

Distribution

These birds are migratory, traveling to the deep southern United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America during the colder months. They are considered very rare vagrants in western Europe.

Behaviour

High in the trees, the Yellow-throated Vireo is an active forager, seeking out insects with a discerning eye. It constructs a robust cup nest, which is carefully attached to a fork in a tree branch, providing a secure place for its young.

Diet and Feeding

Insects are the primary fare for this vireo, although it does not shy away from berries, particularly before migration. In winter, it may be observed indulging in the fruit of the gumbo-limbo tree, a seasonal treat.

Conservation status

The conservation status of the Yellow-throated Vireo is listed as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, there are no immediate threats to its population.

Yellow-throated Vireo Sounds


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