Black-capped Vireo

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_World_warblers
gptkbp:adult_plumage acquired after first molt
more brown and less distinct markings
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season April to July
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color olive-green above, white below
short and hooked
gptkbp:conservation_status Near Threatened
habitat protection and restoration
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of conservation efforts in Texas
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:egg_color white with brown speckles
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Vireonidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 10 to 12 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gleaning insects from foliage
gptkbp:genus Vireo
gptkbp:habitat scrubland
Texas and Mexico
arid scrub and brushland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black-capped Vireo
gptkbp:incubation_period 12 to 14 days
gptkbp:length 11 to 12 cm
gptkbp:migration gptkb:Central_America
partial migrant
moves south for winter
gptkbp:mimicry can mimic other bird calls
gptkbp:nesting cup-shaped nests
plant fibers and spider silk
low shrubs or trees
gptkbp:population_trend declining
gptkbp:predators snakes
gptkbp:range southern United States to central Mexico
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Hutton's_Vireo
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:soundtrack series of short, musical phrases
gptkbp:species gptkb:Vireo_atricapilla
gptkbp:status studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends breeding territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
gptkbp:was_marked_by black crown and white eye ring
gptkbp:weight 9 to 12 g
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers in Texas.
gptkbp:wingspan 20 to 23 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range Central Mexico