Cuban Vireo
A species of Vireos Scientific name : Vireo gundlachii Genus : Vireos
Cuban Vireo, A species of Vireos
Botanical name: Vireo gundlachii
Genus: Vireos
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Description
The Cuban vireo (Vireo gundlachii) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae that is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats are dry forests, lowland moist forests, xeric shrublands, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Cuban Vireo primarily consumes a diet of insects, fruits, and small lizards. It forages actively in the foliage, adept at gleaning prey from leaves and branches. This bird exhibits no unique dietary adaptations but showcases a generalist feeding strategy.
Habitat
The cuban Vireo inhabits forests and their edges, commonly utilizing thickets and bushes within these ecosystems. This bird is typically found at lower elevations but is also known to occupy habitats in hills and mountainous regions. Cuban Vireo thrives in both mature and secondary forests, often venturing into adjacent more open areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Small Hopper
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Photo By Steve McInnis 
Scientific Classification
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