Slaty Vireo

It differs from all other vireos in its predominantly slate gray plumage and long tail. These distinctions once afforded it its own genus, Neochloe. It also has green feather edgings on its wings and tail. Its eyes, belly, and chin are snow white, offsetting the otherwise dark gray plumage.

The Slaty Vireo is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Slaty Vireo, Vireo brevipennis is an odd vireo endemic to shrubby highlands of southern Mexico. It differs from all other vireos in its predominantly slate gray plumage and long tail. These distinctions once afforded it its own genus, Neochloe. It also has green feather edgings on its wings and tail. Its eyes, belly, and chin are snow white, offsetting the otherwise dark gray plumage. More

* Slaty Vireo, Vireo brevipennis * Genus Hylophilus, the greenlets * Group A - Generally with simple song and pale iris. More

Slaty Vireo Picture Show - Published by jeff at 8:35 am under Birding, Central America, Travel I’ve struggled a bit with this post. Every time I try to write it, it feels too heavy. I dunno, maybe the heat here is getting to me. So I’m going to try an experiment–I’m just going to let the pictures do the talking. I’ll provide a rough translation at the end. More

Slaty Vireo - Vireo brevipennis Slaty Vireo Vireo brevipennis Monte Alban, Oaxaca state, Mexico. This Mexican endemic has one of the most unique plumages of all the vireos. It is a very handsome bird. (S5) Golden Vireo - Vireo hypochryseus hypochryseus Golden Vireo Vireo hypochryseus hypochryseus Monte Alban, Oaxaca state, Mexico. Another Mexican endemic. This species is found both in dry and humid forests. More

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