dark gray head; bright white spectacles (Florida, USA; 2007-12-27)


Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius

Native Range: North America

Notes: the eastern USA counterpart of the western Cassin's Vireo and Plumbeous Vireo, but slightly more boldly colored than either of the latter two species; until recently, it was considered conspecific with these other members of the "blue-headed vireo" species complex.

dorsal view; wingbars and white wing edgings (Florida, USA; 2007-12-27)
hooked "vireo-type" bill; white underparts (Florida, USA; 2007-12-27)