About the Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo
The Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo (Vireolanius melitophrys) is a species of bird in the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cssvir1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Vireolanius melitophrys |
| Species Codes | cssvir1, CSSV |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo belong to?
The Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo (Vireolanius melitophrys) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo?
The Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo is a member of the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cssvir1, or on iNaturalist.