Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

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John James Audubon, Birds of America (1827-1838). Public domain.

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About the Blue-headed Vireo

The blue-headed vireo (Vireo solitarius) is a migratory songbird found in North and Central America. There are currently two recognized subspecies that belong to the blue-headed vireo. It has a range that extends across Canada and the eastern coast of the United States, Mexico, and some of Central America. It prefers large temperate forests with a mix of evergreen trees and deciduous under growth. As the name suggests, the blue-headed vireo is characterized by its blue-grey head and bold yellow wing bars. Both sexes are very similar in plumage and size. Juveniles also have a similar plumage. Populations of the blue-headed vireo have been steadily increasing since the 1970s. Therefore, in 2004, the species was classified as a "Least Concern" species.

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Classification

Scientific name: Vireo solitarius
Family: Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis
Order: Passeriformes

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