Providencia vireo

Vireo crassirostris approximans

The Providencia vireo, (Vireo crassirostris ssp. approximans), is a small songbird found only on the small Colombian island of Providencia, off the coast of Nicaragua. It is at present treated as the subspecies of the thick billed vireo, but will likely be given full species status in the future.
Providencia vireo (Vireo crassirostris approximans) Isla Santa Catalina, SAP, Colombia. Mar 7th, 2018 Colombia,Geotagged,Providencia vireo,Vireo crassirostris approximans,Winter

Appearance

The Providencia vireo is approximately 14 cm in length. Its head and back are a greyish olive, and the underparts are buffy white. The wings and tail are dark, and there are two white wing bars on each wing. The eyes have dark irises. Sexes are similar.It shows a yellow partial spectacle just above the bill.
Providencia vireo (Vireo crassirostris approximans) Isla Santa Catalina, SAP, Colombia. Mar 7th, 2018 Colombia,Geotagged,Providencia vireo,Vireo crassirostris approximans,Winter

Status

It is common throught the island.

Habitat

This vireo frequents bushes and shrubs in tropical thickets.

Reproduction

The grass-lined nest is a neat cup shape, attached to a fork in a tree or bush branch. 2-3 dark-spotted white eggs are laid. Both the male and female incubate the eggs.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyVireonidae
GenusVireo
SpeciesVireo crassirostris approximans
Photographed in
Colombia