Species BirdsEastern Warbling Vireo

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

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Illustration of Eastern Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus)

The Eastern Warbling Vireo is a small, olive-green bird with a white belly and a distinctive warbling song. A memorable fact is that they often build their nests in the fork of a tree branch.

Habitat
Found in deciduous forests and shrubby areas.
Diet
Primarily feeds on insects and berries.
How common
Common

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