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Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada, Oct 12, 2021. One from the archives on a cold, grey, rainy afternoon. Vireo solitarius The Blue-headed Vireo is the easternmost form in the "Solitary Vireo" complex. Formerly considered one species, three species now are recognized. In appearance it is the most brightly colored of the three. Source - Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Blue-headed vireo, Sept 30, 2020, Rondeau Provincial Pak, Ontario, Canada. Vireo solitarius During summer, Blue-headed Vireos forage in the canopy of mature forests. They sing frequently, but it helps to learn how to distinguish their songs from Yellow-throated, Red-eyed, and Philadelphia Vireos. The oldest recorded Blue-headed Vireo was at least 6 years, 5 months old. It was banded in Ontario and found in Guatemala. source - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-headed_Vireo/