vireo
Americannoun
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vireos
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of vireo
1825–35; < New Latin; Latin vireō (Pliny), probably the greenfinch, derivative of virēre to be green
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A rather plain but sweet-looking species called the Philadelphia vireo wasn’t studied a single time during this 55-year period, according to the analysis.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2025
Once teetering on extinction, the least Bell’s vireo is making a comeback in areas along the Los Angeles River, including a bustling park in northeast L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2024
BlusterOne, depicted a blue-headed vireo and two northern parulas.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 7, 2022
The song that Gary made the recording of did sound a bit like a bird called a brown-capped vireo.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2021
Like the rest of his kin, the red-eyed vireo is quite tame.
From Birds Every Child Should Know by Neltje Blanchan
"The density of migratory warblers, flycatchers, and vireos crowded into these five forests is astounding, and means that each hectare protected there safeguards a disproportionate number of birds."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2025
Some of the relatively understudied species were Philadelphia vireos, crissal thrashers, black-chinned sparrows, and olive warblers.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2025
The arrival of warblers, vireos and other colorful birds last week has excited Britain’s twitching community — enthusiastic bird-watchers who will travel long distances to view new or unusual species.
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
The next morning, they found two gray vireos only a few hundred yards apart: One on the Nevada side of the border, the other within Inyo County, making it eligible for entry in their book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
The vireos twitter as they carry food to their nestlings.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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