Thick-billed Vireo
A species of Vireos Scientific name : Vireo crassirostris Genus : Vireos
Thick-billed Vireo, A species of Vireos
Botanical name: Vireo crassirostris
Genus: Vireos
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Description
The thick-billed vireo is approximately 14 cm in length. Its head and back are a greyish olive, and the underparts are buffy white. The wings and tail are dark, and there are two white wing bars on each wing. The eyes have dark irises. Sexes are similar. It shows a yellow partial spectacle just above the bill.
Size
13 - 23 cm
Life Expectancy
4 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Thick-billed Vireo primarily feeds on insects like caterpillars and dragonflies. They also consume some fruits including Bursera simaruba. Their foraging involves actively searching foliage and branches.
Habitat
Thick-billed Vireo thrives in mature woodlands and dense scrublands, showing a strong association with native dry forest habitats. This species commonly inhabits mixed pine forests, exhibiting a preference for second-growth coppice indicative of regenerating woodland areas. They utilize a variety of environmental conditions, as confirmed by stable isotope analysis indicating adaptation to both dry and wet habitats.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Small Hopper
Small Tube Feeder
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Vireos Species
Thick-billed Vireo