Bell's Vireo

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Bell's Vireo is a small, plain New World songbird, typically olive-grey with faint wing bars and a subtle eye-ring. It is known for its often rambling and variable song.

Where to spot

Breeds in western and central North America. Winters in Mexico and Central America. It prefers dense, shrubby riparian areas, willow thickets, and arid scrub.

How to spot

Listen for its distinctive and highly variable song, often described as a 'series of whispered phrases.' Scan dense, low vegetation, as it tends to stay hidden.

When to spot

Breeding season: spring and summer (April-July). Migration: spring (March-April) and fall (August-October). Winter: November-February. Most vocal during breeding season.

Where to spot

Breeds in western and central North America. Winters in Mexico and Central America. It prefers dense, shrubby riparian areas, willow thickets, and arid scrub.

How to spot

Listen for its distinctive and highly variable song, often described as a 'series of whispered phrases.' Scan dense, low vegetation, as it tends to stay hidden.

When to spot

Breeding season: spring and summer (April-July). Migration: spring (March-April) and fall (August-October). Winter: November-February. Most vocal during breeding season.

Credits: Wikimedia Commons

Bell's Vireo is one of the most heavily parasitized bird species by Brown-headed Cowbirds, laying eggs in its nest, leading to significant conservation concerns for this vireo.

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