Puerto Rican Vireo
A species of Vireos Scientific name : Vireo latimeri Genus : Vireos
Puerto Rican Vireo, A species of Vireos
Botanical name: Vireo latimeri
Genus: Vireos
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Description
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Description
The Puerto Rican vireo (Vireo latimeri) is a small bird endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico and one of the 31 species belonging to the genus Vireo of the family Vireonidae. Its local name is bien-te-veo ("see-you-well", after the call), not to be confused with the unrelated great kiskadee - also known as bien-te-veo - which is found elsewhere. The Puerto Rican vireo has a gray head, a white breast and a yellowish belly. The species measures, on average, 12 cm (4.72 in) and weighs from 11 to 12 grams (0.388–0.423 oz). An insectivore, the species's diet consists of grasshoppers, caterpillars, cicadas, beetles and aphids and is complemented with spiders, anoles, and berries. From 1973 until at least 1996, the species suffered a population decline in the Guánica State Forest. The primary reason for this decline was brood parasitism by the shiny cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis). 
Size
12 cm
Life Expectancy
9-17 years
Feeding Habits
Puerto Rican Vireo primarily forages for invertebrates and various plant materials, including wild berries and seeds. Its diet mainly consists of insects like crickets, grasshoppers, moths, caterpillars, and flies, showcasing a diverse dietary palette. Adapted to a broad range of food sources, puerto Rican Vireo is an opportunistic feeder.
Habitat
The puerto Rican Vireo resides primarily in forested environments, encompassing dry and wet forests, in addition to dry coastal scrubland. These birds make their homes within brushy pastures and shade coffee plantations as well. Their presence extends to mangrove forests, with a notable preference for areas that offer a blend of canopy cover and a distinct understory or shrub layer. Contrarily, they exhibit an aversion to open terrains.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Vireos Species
Puerto Rican Vireo 
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