About the Black-capped Vireo
The black-capped vireo is a small bird native to the United States and Mexico. It was listed as an endangered species in the United States in 1987. It is the only Vireo that is sexually dichromatic. Recovery of the species' population contributed to its delisting in 2018. The IUCN lists the species as "near threatened."
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Vireo atricapilla |
| Species Codes | bkcvir1, BCVI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Vireo belong to?
The Black-capped Vireo (Vireo atricapilla) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-capped Vireo?
The Black-capped Vireo is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-capped Vireo?
The black-capped vireo is a small bird native to the United States and Mexico. It was listed as an endangered species in the United States in 1987. It is the only Vireo that is sexually dichromatic. Recovery of the species' population contributed to its delisting in 2018. The IUCN lists the species ...
Where can I report a Black-capped Vireo sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Vireo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcvir1, or on iNaturalist.
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