Warbling Vireo

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The Warbling Vireo is a small, plain New World songbird, typically greyish-olive with no prominent markings, but renowned for its rich and melodic warbling song. It is a migratory insectivore of open woodlands.

Where to spot

Breeds across most of North America, from Canada to Mexico. Winters in Mexico and Central America. It prefers open deciduous woodlands, riparian areas, and suburban parks.

How to spot

Look for its plain, nondescript appearance. The key to identification is its beautiful, sustained, warbling song, which rises and falls in pitch without pauses. Scan the mid-story of open woods.

When to spot

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

Where to spot

Breeds across most of North America, from Canada to Mexico. Winters in Mexico and Central America. It prefers open deciduous woodlands, riparian areas, and suburban parks.

How to spot

Look for its plain, nondescript appearance. The key to identification is its beautiful, sustained, warbling song, which rises and falls in pitch without pauses. Scan the mid-story of open woods.

When to spot

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

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Its common name perfectly describes its vocal abilities; its long, continuous, and complex warbling song is a defining characteristic and a delight to hear.

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