Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni · Shrike-babblers, Erpornis, and Vireos
The Hutton's Vireo is a compact, olive-gray songbird of western North America, often found actively foraging in oak woodlands. It is notable for its resemblance to the Ruby-crowned Kinglet, even mimicking its wing-twitching behavior when agitated. Unlike many other vireos, this species is largely non-migratory.
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1 call·first heard Sep 25·last 16d ago
When it's heardpeak 1p · fall
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How to know it
- Grayish olive above, with paler gray underparts, sometimes with olive tones on the flanks.
- Features a broad, pale whitish eye-ring and two distinct whitish wingbars.
- Possesses a relatively thick bill with a slight hook at the tip, distinguishing it from kinglets.
- Wings and tail feathers often show prominent yellowish edging.