Green Shrike-vireo
A species of Shrike-vireos Scientific name : Vireolanius pulchellus Genus : Shrike-vireos
Green Shrike-vireo, A species of Shrike-vireos
Botanical name: Vireolanius pulchellus
Genus: Shrike-vireos
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The green shrike-vireo (Vireolanius pulchellus) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Green Shrike-vireo predominantly feeds on large arthropods, caterpillars, fruits, and arillate seeds. It employs an active foraging technique to hunt and gather food, and exhibits a distinctive preference for certain seeds and insects.
Habitat
Humid evergreen forest interior and edge
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Shrike-vireos Species
Green Shrike-vireo