Puerto Rican vireo

Vireo latimeri

The Puerto Rican vireo (Vireo latimeri) 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.

Family: Vireonidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern

About the Puerto Rican vireo

The Puerto Rican vireo (Vireo latimeri) 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 ("see-you-well", after the call), not to be confused with the unrelated great kiskadee - also known as bien-te-veo - which is found elsewhere. The Puerto Rican vireo has a gray head, a white breast and a yellowish belly. The species measures, on average, 12 cm (4.72 in) and weighs from 11 to 12 grams (0.388–0.423 oz). The Puerto Rican vireo is found in various forested areas of all elevations in Puerto Rico, in wet and dry forests, and mangroves. The birds have been found to be living in the various shade coffee plantations. Breeding starts from March to July where they lay clutches o

Fun Facts About Puerto Rican vireo

They found a 26% decrease in density of territorial males observed the post hurricane year.
51 males, 14 females, and 13 fletchings, and 10 of unknown sex were the sample and the recapture rate for males was 0.92.
Typically, the vireos usually only have enough resources to sustain one chick, and the parents share equal responsibility in caring for the chick by gathering resources and defending the nest from other birds.
There was a return rate of 39% of color marked adults the year of the hurricane and 72% the year without the hurricane.
The species measures, on average, 12 cm (4.72 in) and weighs from 11 to 12 grams (0.388–0.423 oz).

Conservation Status

The Puerto Rican vireo is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Order	passerines
Family	Vireonidae
Genus	Vireo
Species	Vireo latimeri

Range & Habitat