Black-capped Vireo

Vireo atricapilla

The Black-capped Vireo is a small songbird found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is known for its distinctive black cap, white spectacles, and olive-green upperparts. This species prefers open woodlands and scrubby areas with scattered trees, where it forages for insects and builds its cup-shaped nests. The Black-capped Vireo's population declined due to habitat loss and brood parasitism, but conservation efforts have led to a steady recovery. It is now considered a conservation success story, with its population increasing in recent years.

Habitat: Open woodlands and scrubby areas with scattered trees