Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo
A species of Shrike-vireos Scientific name : Vireolanius melitophrys Genus : Shrike-vireos
Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo, A species of Shrike-vireos
Botanical name: Vireolanius melitophrys
Genus: Shrike-vireos
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The chestnut-sided shrike-vireo (Vireolanius melitophrys) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo's diet is varied, including arthropods, such as beetles, ants, caterpillars, grasshoppers, and spiders, as well as vegetable matter like hawthorn, fruits, and seeds. Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo forages by gleaning from foliage and occasionally hawking for insects in flight.
Habitat
Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo predominantly resides in mixed forests ranging from humid to semi-arid conditions, commonly containing pines (Pinus) and oaks (Quercus) amidst other deciduous trees, characterized by a high presence of epiphytes and a thick understory of shrubs and vines. It inhabits elevations from 1200 to 3500 meters. Habitats include pristine forests as well as regions moderately altered by selective logging for charcoal production.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Shrike-vireos Species
Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo 
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