San Andres Vireo
Vireo caribaeus
A hyperactive inhabitant of brush and mangroves; largely pursues insects near the ground and at moderate heights. This species has a green back that contrasts with a gray crown, white wingbars, and a yellow stripe from the upper bill to the eye. Its vocalizations include “chuck-a” given in a series, a buzzy “dzu-wheet” often given repeatedly, and a buzzy “zhe-zhe-juuu.”
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Vireo caribaeus
- Authority
- Bond, J & Meyer de Schauensee, 1942
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Vireonidae
- Genus
- Vireo
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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