Plumbeous Vireo
Plumbeous Vireo
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The Plumbeous Vireo is a medium-sized songbird of western North America, characterized by its uniform dull grey (plumbeous) plumage and prominent white spectacles. It is a migratory species, known for its deliberate, often monotonous song.
Where to spot
Breeds in western North America, including parts of the Rocky Mountains and southwestern USA. Winters in Mexico and Central America. It prefers open pine-oak woodlands and coniferous forests.
How to spot
Look for its uniform dull grey plumage and prominent white spectacles. Listen for its slow, deliberate, and often monotonous song, with phrases often ending on a downward inflection, making it sound 'down-slurred.'
When to spot
Breeding season: spring and summer (April-July). Migration: spring (March-April) and fall (August-October). Winter: November-March. Most vocal during breeding season.
Where to spot
Breeds in western North America, including parts of the Rocky Mountains and southwestern USA. Winters in Mexico and Central America. It prefers open pine-oak woodlands and coniferous forests.
How to spot
Look for its uniform dull grey plumage and prominent white spectacles. Listen for its slow, deliberate, and often monotonous song, with phrases often ending on a downward inflection, making it sound 'down-slurred.'
When to spot
Breeding season: spring and summer (April-July). Migration: spring (March-April) and fall (August-October). Winter: November-March. Most vocal during breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The 'plumbeous' in its name means 'lead-colored,' accurately describing its overall dull grey coloration, which helps it blend into the arid landscapes it inhabits.
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