Jamaican Vireo
Vireo modestus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Vireonidae
About
The Jamaican vireo is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae, the vireos, greenlets, and shrike-babblers. It is endemic to Jamaica.
Fun Fact
The Jamaican vireo was originally described in 1861 as Vireo modestus, its current binomial.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in almost any available forest type including lowland and montane evergreen and secondary forests.
Diet
Feeds on insects and fruits in roughly an 85% to 15% ratio.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance