Vireos

Blue-headed Vireo, Vireo solitarius

Family Vireonidae (Vireos)

Size: 5.5"

Season: Summer

Habitat: Woodland, urban areas with trees

The blue-headed vireo was once grouped with the Plumbeous and Cassin’s vireos as one species, the solitary vireo. It is olive gray above and white below, tinged with yellow on the sides and flanks. The head is blue gray with white “spectacles” and a white chin. There are two white or pale-yellow wing bars on the wing coverts. It gleans insects and berries in the upper tree canopies. Its voice consists of short, high-pitched phrases. The adult is illustrated.