Black-whiskered Vireo
Vireo altiloquus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Vireonidae
About
The black-whiskered vireo is a small passerine bird in the family Vireonidae, the vireos, greenlets, and shrike-babblers. It is found in Florida, the Bahamas, many Caribbean islands, and northern and Amazonian South America.
Fun Fact
The black-whiskered vireo was originally described in 1808 as Muscicapa altiloqua, mistakenly placing it in the Old World flycatcher family.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in coastal mangroves and subtropical hardwood hammocks and to a lesser degree the edges of suburban woodlands.
Diet
Feeds on fruit and arthropods in about equal amounts though the ratio varies with season and location.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance