Black-capped Vireo
About the Black-capped Vireo
Also known as: Black-capped Greenlet, Black-headed Greenlet
The Black-capped Vireo is a small species of songbird that breeds in parts of Texas and Oklahoma and in northern Mexico. The species winters in western Mexico.
Black-capped Vireos feed mainly on insects like beetles, moths, and spiders. They feed on some vegetation; more so in winter.
The population trend for the Black-capped Vireo is decreasing. The species has a conservation status of Vulnerable to extinction as of October 2014. They have specific breeding habitat needs that have historically been fulfilled by periodic fires. Fire suppression is a threat facing the species. They also face habitat loss through other causes, including human development.
Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched November 1, 2014
Scientific Name
Vireo atricapilla
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
4.3 inches
(10.9 cm)
Wingspan:
7.1 inches
(18 cm)
Weight:
.3 to .4 ounces
(8.5 to 11.3 grams)
International Names
Chinese
黑顶莺雀
Czech
zelenáček černohlavý
Danish
Hættevireo
Dutch
Zwartkapvireo
Finnish
teksasinvireo
French
Viréo à tête noire
German
Schwarzkopfvireo
Italian
Vireo capinero
Japanese
ズグロモズモドキ [zuguromozumodoki]
Norwegian
Svarthettevireo
Polish
wireonek czarnoglowy
Russian
Буроголовый виреон
Spanish
Vireo Cabecinegro
Swedish
Svarthuvad vireo