Hutton's Vireo

Hutton's Vireos are Uncommon year round.

Habitat

In much of their range, Hutton's Vireos are associated with live-oak forests, but in Washington they are found in mixed coniferous/deciduous forests, especially near wetlands or forest openings. 

Behavior

In winter, one or two Hutton's Vireos can often be found in flocks with Bushtits, chickadees, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets. They are generally less active than kinglets, but like kinglets, they flick their wings. They search for prey beneath leaves and hover briefly in front of foliage, picking off food. In summer, they are relatively inconspicuous, and are usually noticed only because of their monotonous, ceaselessly repeated 'zwee-zwee-zwee' song.