About the Philadelphia Vireo
The Philadelphia vireo is a small North American songbird in the vireo family (Vireonidae). "Vireo" is a Latin word referring to a green migratory bird, perhaps the female golden oriole, possibly the European greenfinch. The specific philadelphicus is for the city of Philadelphia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Vireo philadelphicus |
| Species Codes | phivir, PHVI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philadelphia Vireo belong to?
The Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo philadelphicus) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Philadelphia Vireo?
The Philadelphia vireo is a small North American songbird in the vireo family (Vireonidae). \"Vireo\" is a Latin word referring to a green migratory bird, perhaps the female golden oriole, possibly the European greenfinch. The specific philadelphicus is for the city of Philadelphia....
Where can I report a Philadelphia Vireo sighting?
You can log sightings of Philadelphia Vireo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phivir, or on iNaturalist.
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