Jamaican Vireo
A species of Vireos Scientific name : Vireo modestus Genus : Vireos
Jamaican Vireo, A species of Vireos
Botanical name: Vireo modestus
Genus: Vireos
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Description
The Jamaican vireo (Vireo modestus) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Jamaican Vireo predominantly feeds on insects and fruits. They forage through foliage using typical search and glean methods. Noted for their adaptability in diet, they may exhibit preferences based on seasonal availability.
Habitat
The jamaican Vireo predominantly resides in a range of forested habitats, from humid to semi-arid moisture conditions. It is typically found within thickets, forest edges, and particularly thrives in arid lowland forests, which are amongst the most common environments for this species. The jamaican Vireo also occupies tropical deciduous forests, a primary habitat, as well as tropical lowland evergreen forests, secondary forests, and, to a lesser extent, montane evergreen forests. Habitats such as mangroves, marshes, and cultivated woodlands are generally avoided by the jamaican Vireo.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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