Black-capped Vireo
Black-capped Vireo
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The Black-capped Vireo is a distinctive small songbird with a prominent black cap (in males) and a vivid red eye. It is a migratory species, breeding in North America and wintering in Mexico.
Where to spot
Breeds in south-central USA (Texas, Oklahoma) and northeastern Mexico. Winters along the Pacific coast of Mexico. It prefers scrubby oak woodlands and brushy habitats.
How to spot
Look for the male's black cap and red eye. Listen for its distinctive, jumbled, and scratchy song. Scan dense shrubs and low trees, as they tend to stay hidden within vegetation.
When to spot
Breeding season: spring and summer (April-July). Migration: spring (March-April) and fall (August-October). Winter: November-February. Best observed during breeding season when vocal.
Where to spot
Breeds in south-central USA (Texas, Oklahoma) and northeastern Mexico. Winters along the Pacific coast of Mexico. It prefers scrubby oak woodlands and brushy habitats.
How to spot
Look for the male's black cap and red eye. Listen for its distinctive, jumbled, and scratchy song. Scan dense shrubs and low trees, as they tend to stay hidden within vegetation.
When to spot
Breeding season: spring and summer (April-July). Migration: spring (March-April) and fall (August-October). Winter: November-February. Best observed during breeding season when vocal.
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The Black-capped Vireo is a species of significant conservation concern, having experienced severe population declines due to habitat loss and brood parasitism by Brown-headed Cowbirds.
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