San Andres vireo

Vireo caribaeus

The San Andres vireo or St.

Family: Vireonidae Order: passerines Conservation: Vulnerable
San Andres vireo

About the San Andres vireo

The San Andres vireo or St. Andrew vireo (Vireo caribaeus) is a threatened species of vireo endemic to the Colombian island of San Andrés in the Caribbean, located off the east coast of Nicaragua. Due to habitat loss from the ever expanding population on these small islands, the species has now become limited to a few localities on the southern half of the island, but it is still common in some of these areas. It is found in most habitat types on the island.

Fun Facts About San Andres vireo

  • Andrew vireo (Vireo caribaeus) is a threatened species of vireo endemic to the Colombian island of San Andrés in the Caribbean, located off the east coast of Nicaragua.
  • It is found in most habitat types on the island.
  • Due to habitat loss from the ever expanding population on these small islands, the species has now become limited to a few localities on the southern half of the island, but it is still common in some of these areas.

Conservation Status

The San Andres vireo is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyVireonidae
GenusVireo
SpeciesVireo caribaeus

Range & Habitat

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Related Species

Other species in the Vireonidae family: