Blue-headed vireo
Vireo solitarius
The blue-headed vireo (Vireo solitarius) is a migrating song bird found in North and Central America.
About the Blue-headed vireo
The blue-headed vireo (Vireo solitarius) is a migrating song bird 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.
Fun Facts About Blue-headed vireo
- Therefore, in 2004, the species was classified as a "Least Concern" species.
- The blue-headed vireo (Vireo solitarius) is a migrating song bird found in North and Central America.
- Populations of the blue-headed vireo have been steadily increasing since the 1970s.
- Both sexes are very similar in plumage and size.
Conservation Status
The Blue-headed vireo is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Vireonidae |
| Genus | Vireo |
| Species | Vireo solitarius |
Range & Habitat
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