About the Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo
The chestnut-sided shrike-vireo, sometimes called the honey-browed shrike-vireo, is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae, and probably the largest member of the entire family. A widespread species of subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, this species is found from Jalisco and San Luis Potosí, Mexico in the north to southern Guatemala.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Vireolanius melitophrys |
| Species Codes | cssvir1, CSSV |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo belong to?
The Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo (Vireolanius melitophrys) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo?
The chestnut-sided shrike-vireo, sometimes called the honey-browed shrike-vireo, is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae, and probably the largest member of the entire family. A widespread species of subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, this species is found from Jalisco and San Lui...
Where can I report a Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cssvir1, or on iNaturalist.
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