About the Puerto Rican Vireo
The Puerto Rican Vireo (Vireo latimeri) is a species of bird in the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code purvir1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Vireo latimeri |
| Species Codes | purvir1, PRVI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Vireo belong to?
The Puerto Rican Vireo (Vireo latimeri) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Vireo?
The Puerto Rican Vireo is a member of the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Vireo sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Vireo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purvir1, or on iNaturalist.