Slaty Vireo
A species of Vireos Scientific name : Vireo brevipennis Genus : Vireos
Slaty Vireo, A species of Vireos
Botanical name: Vireo brevipennis
Genus: Vireos
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Description
The slaty vireo (Vireo brevipennis) is a species of bird endemic to shrubby highlands of southern Mexico. It differs from all other vireos in its predominantly slate gray plumage and long tail. These distinctions once afforded it its own genus, Neochloe. It also has green feather edgings on its wings and tail. Its eyes, belly, and chin are snow white, offsetting the otherwise dark gray plumage. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Slaty Vireo primarily feed on arthropods and insects, employing active foraging techniques. Slaty Vireo display unique preferences for certain insect types, with adaptations for gleaning these prey from foliage. Feeds opportunistically and adapts the diet based on availability.
Habitat
The slaty Vireo is associated with a range of scrubby and forested environments across broader geographical regions. Its habitats include oak scrub, arid to semihumid brushy areas, the undergrowth of pine-oak forests, dense thickets, and the edges of forests where it can forage and nest.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
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