ENDANGERED

© Jim Baines

ENDANGERED

Uploaded: May 25, 2013

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Black-capped vireo

The tiny Black-capped vireo is only 4.5 inches long
Black-capped vireos nest in Texas during April - July and spend the winter on the western coast of Mexico. They build a cup-shaped nest in the fork of a branch 2 - 4 feet above the ground. Nests are usually built in shrubs such as Shin oak or Sumac. Females lay 3-4 eggs, which hatch in 14-17 days. Both parents incubate the eggs and feed the chicks. Their diet consists of insects. Black-capped vireos have a lifespan of 5-6 years. Males sing to attract mates and defend territories, which are usually 2 to 4 acres in size. Vireos return year after year to the same area to nest.




Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 550.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Michelle Alton May 25, 2013

How EVER did you spot this beauty, let alone get such a great shot of him? I SUSPECT there is a story behind this photo! #1529631

Tammy Espino June 20, 2013

Excellent!!! #10739555

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