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Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

The Warbling Vireo is a small, cheerful bird known for its lovely songs. It has a greenish-yellow body and loves to sing while perched in trees, making it a delightful sight in nature.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Warbling Vireo is a small, plain songbird with grayish-olive upperparts and clean whitish underparts. It has a faint white eyebrow stripe and no wing bars, giving it a rather unadorned appearance that distinguishes it from other vireos.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyVireonidaeGenusVireo
Warbling Vireo
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Warbling Vireo

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Female vireos build their entire nest alone, a tiny woven masterpiece.

Some Warbling Vireos travel over 4,000 km during migration each year!

Their unique song sounds like a cheerful, musical "roller coaster" ride!

They often sing so high in the trees, they're easier to hear than see!

Special abilities

Ability

Invisible Nest Crafter

Warbling Vireo can weave a sturdy, cup-shaped nest, hidden high in leafy trees, protecting their young from harm.

Ability

Persistent Serenader

Warbling Vireo has a long, cheerful, warbling song that helps them attract a mate and defend their nesting territory.

Ability

Insect Interceptor

Warbling Vireo can spot tiny insects hiding on leaves from afar, helping them find food efficiently for their family.

Measurements & details

Length
11-14 cm
Wingspan
20-22 cm
Weight
0.01-0.014 kg
Lifespan
5-7 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
12-14 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

Tiny insect eaters that help keep garden pests away!

Primary Foods

  • Caterpillars
  • Beetles
  • Flies
  • Spiders
  • True bugs
  • Small berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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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 long is Warbling Vireo?

11-14 cm

What is Warbling Vireo's wingspan?

20-22 cm

How much does Warbling Vireo weigh?

0.01-0.014 kg

How long does Warbling Vireo live?

5-7 years

How fast can Warbling Vireo move?

35 km/h

What does Warbling Vireo eat?

Tiny insect eaters that help keep garden pests away!

Where is Warbling Vireo usually found?

Forests

How does Warbling Vireo hunt?

Foraging

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