About the Puerto Rican Vireo
The Puerto Rican vireo is a small bird endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico and one of the 31 species belonging to the genus Vireo of the family Vireonidae. Its local name is bien-te-veo, not to be confused with the unrelated great kiskadee - also known as bien-te-veo - which is found elsewhere.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Vireo latimeri |
| Species Codes | purvir1, PRVI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Vireo belong to?
The Puerto Rican Vireo (Vireo latimeri) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Vireo?
The Puerto Rican vireo is a small bird endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico and one of the 31 species belonging to the genus Vireo of the family Vireonidae. Its local name is bien-te-veo, not to be confused with the unrelated great kiskadee - also known as bien-te-veo - which is found elsewhere...
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Vireo sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Vireo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purvir1, or on iNaturalist.
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