A photograph of a paper cutout of a photo of a Black-capped Vireo perched on a bare tree branch with the morning light behind it.
“Black-capped Vireo with a worm”

Black-capped Vireo

Vireos
  • Scientific: Vireo atricapilla
  • Spanish: Vireo Cabecinegro
  • French: Viréo à tête noire
  • Family: BCVI
  • Bird Code: Vireos

If there is a 3° C increase in temperature due to unmitigated climate change

Predicted percentage of habitat lost

87%
Summer range lost
68%
Winter range lost

Climate and other threats imore info

Habitat

Dry scrubby hillsides where oaks and junipers mix with open areas.

Range

Breeding range is limited to small areas of Oklahoma, Texas. Found in western Mexico in winter.

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Did you know?

During the mating season, male Black-capped Vireos sing incessantly throughout the day. Their repertoire of syllables they use in their song is at least ten times larger than other vireos.