Shrike-babblers, Erpornis, and Vireos
Bell’s Vireo
Vireo bellii
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Shrike-babblers, Erpornis, and Vireos (Vireonidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii) is a songbird that migrates between a breeding range in Western North America and a winter range in Central America. It is dull olive-gray above and whitish below. It has a faint white eye ring and faint wing bars.
This bird was named by Audubon for John Graham Bell, who accompanied him on his trip up the Missouri River in the 1840s.
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Range and habitat
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bell's vireo
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.