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Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo philadelphicus)

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

About the Philadelphia Vireo

The Philadelphia vireo (Vireo philadelphicus) 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.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Philadelphia Vireo?

The scientific name of the Philadelphia Vireo is Vireo philadelphicus.

How many Philadelphia Vireo sightings have been recorded?

5,225 observations of the Philadelphia Vireo have been recorded on iNaturalist.

5,225 observations on iNaturalist
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