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Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

Hutton's Vireo is a small, cheerful bird that loves to sing! With its bright yellow belly and greenish back, it can often be seen hopping around in trees and bushes, looking for tasty insects to eat.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Hutton's Vireo is a small, plain olive-green bird with a dull white eye-ring and two faint wing bars. Its underside is pale grayish-white, subtly contrasting with its darker back. It closely resembles the Ruby-crowned Kinglet but lacks its red crown patch and constant wing-flicking.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyVireonidaeGenusVireo
Hutton's Vireo
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Hutton's Vireo

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

1

Interesting facts

Hutton's Vireos are known for having a remarkably similar song to the Ruby-crowned Kinglet.

Some populations never leave their breeding grounds, staying put all year long!

Their intricate cup nests are often woven with spider silk, allowing them to stretch as chicks grow!

They use their strong, short beaks like tweezers to snatch tiny insects from leaves and branches.

Special abilities

Ability

Sticky Feet Power

Hutton's Vireo has strong feet and flexible joints that help them hang upside down to find hidden insects.

Ability

Camouflage Cloak

Hutton's Vireo has subtle olive-green plumage that helps them blend perfectly with tree leaves, hiding from predators.

Ability

Sound Seeker

Hutton's Vireo can listen intently for tiny insect movements, helping them locate prey in dense foliage.

Measurements & details

Length
11-13 cm
Wingspan
17-19 cm
Weight
0.008-0.012 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Clutch Size
3-4
Incubation
14-16 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny birds mostly eat small insects and spiders, especially caterpillars and beetles!

Primary Foods

  • caterpillars
  • beetles
  • spiders
  • true bugs
  • flies
  • some berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't disturb their nests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Hutton's Vireo?

The easiest way to identify Hutton's Vireo is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Hutton's Vireo?

11-13 cm

What is Hutton's Vireo's wingspan?

17-19 cm

How much does Hutton's Vireo weigh?

0.008-0.012 kg

How long does Hutton's Vireo live?

2-5 years

How fast can Hutton's Vireo move?

35 km/h

What does Hutton's Vireo eat?

These tiny birds mostly eat small insects and spiders, especially caterpillars and beetles!

Where is Hutton's Vireo usually found?

Forests

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