Jamaican Vireo (Vireo modestus) — Least Concern Aves

Jamaican Vireo

Vireo modestus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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