Choco Vireo
A species of Vireos Scientific name : Vireo masteri Genus : Vireos
Choco Vireo, A species of Vireos
Botanical name: Vireo masteri
Genus: Vireos
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Description
The Chocó vireo (Vireo masteri) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae that was discovered by Paul Salaman in 1991 and described in 1996. It is found in western Colombia and has recently been found in north-west Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Choco Vireo consumes caterpillars, beetles, and bugs, actively foraging like a warbler while gleaning under canopy leaves. It usually forages in mixed-species flocks but does not explore moss or epiphytes.
Habitat
The habitat of choco Vireo is primarily composed of dense rainforests, often characterized by a fragmented canopy of around 20-25 meters in height. They favor environments with natural clearings due to treefalls and significant presence of epiphytic plant life. Geographically, choco Vireo is associated with broader regions that harbor such forests, which display a higher capacity to support their ecological requirements.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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