About the Blue-headed Vireo
The blue-headed vireo is a migrating song bird found in North and Central America. There are currently two recognized subspecies that belong to the blue-headed vireo. It has a range that extends across Canada and the eastern coast of the United-States, Mexico and some of Central America. It prefers large temperate forests with a mix of evergreen trees and deciduous under growth.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Vireo solitarius |
| Species Codes | buhvir, BHVI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-headed Vireo belong to?
The Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-headed Vireo?
The blue-headed vireo is a migrating song bird found in North and Central America. There are currently two recognized subspecies that belong to the blue-headed vireo. It has a range that extends across Canada and the eastern coast of the United-States, Mexico and some of Central America. It prefers ...
Where can I report a Blue-headed Vireo sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-headed Vireo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buhvir, or on iNaturalist.
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