About the Black-whiskered Vireo
The Black-whiskered Vireo (Vireo altiloquus) is a species of bird in the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bkwvir when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Vireo altiloquus |
| Species Codes | bkwvir, BWVI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-whiskered Vireo belong to?
The Black-whiskered Vireo (Vireo altiloquus) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-whiskered Vireo?
The Black-whiskered Vireo is a member of the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black-whiskered Vireo sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-whiskered Vireo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkwvir, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis 65 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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