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The Kentucky Blue-headed Vireo is also known as Kentucky Warbler
Vireo. This is a small bird, quite similar to Vireo philadelphicus,
but is slightly paler. The face markings are not so well defined,
and it doesn't display the bright yellow colors on its chest.
It has a blue-gray tinge to the head and upper body feathers
that gradually turn to opaque grayish olive on the upper regions.
The eye brows are white. The overall length is about 4-1/2 inches.
The wings have two white bands and one black band on the upper
reach. This is an insect-eating bird frequently found near the
ground. The tail is thin and pointed. The eye spectacles are
yellow and the forehead is greenish/gray. The patch below the
eye is usually black and the underparts are yellow. Upper parts
may be slightly olive. The legs may appear pinkish. The coloring
and patterns are mindful of the Common Yellowthroat. |
