Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae (Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis)
Vireo philadelphicus Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae (Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis)

This elegant vireo can be tricky to distinguish from the Warbling Vireo by plumage and is very tricky to distinguish from the larger, more aggressive Red-eyed Vireo by voice. Some scientists speculate that the similar songs may keep the tougher Red-eyed Vireos at bay.

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