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Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: VIREONIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

A bird of young deciduous woods, the Philadelphia Vireo is the most northernly breeding species of vireo. It is often overlooked because its more common relative, the Red-eyed Vireo lives in the same areas and gets most of the attention.

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Measurements
Both Sexes
Length
4.3–5.1 in
11–13 cm
Weight
0.4–0.5 oz
11–13 g
Other Names
  • Vireo de Philadelphie (French)
  • (Spanish)

Habitat


Forest

Breeds in early and mid-successional deciduous woods and parklands, especially among aspens, birches, alders, and ashes.

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Food


Insects

Insects and some fruit.

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Nesting

Nest Placement

Tree
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Behavior


Foliage Gleaner

Gleans prey from foliage, from perch or in flight.

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Conservation

status via IUCN

Least Concern

Populations appear secure.

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Credits

  • Moskoff, W., and S. K. Robinson. 1996. Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo philadelphicus). In The Birds of North America, No. 214 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, and The American Ornithologists' Union, Washington, D.C.
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