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Philadelphia Vireo was named in 1851 by American ornithologist John Cassin, who described the species based on a specimen of a migrant in Philadelphia. A local name for the species in that city was once “Brotherly-love Vireo.”
This HY bird was photographed yesterday by Quentin Brown. We refound it today. This is the second record for Vancouver. The last record was from Oct 28, 1973. It was a new Metro Vancouver bird for all present today. These birds breed in Northern BC but hardly ever come to the coast of Southern BC.
I took this at Hastings Park in pouring rain and awful light. It was a tough bird in 3 hours we had 4 views that were no more than 30 seconds each however it's lemon yellow was even brilliant in the poor light and much more yellow ventrally than any HY Warbling Vireo could ever be.
Slightly different from a Red-Eyed. Look for the all black eye and the yellowish tint to it's body and the white eyebrow. Wing bars are mostly white
While focusing on migrating Warblers, I always encounter other migratory birds.
St. Albert, Alberta.
Small, short-tailed, most similar to Warbling Vireo, but brighter: look for yellow wash on underparts, brightest on throat and undertail, and dark line through the eye that connects to base of bill. Dull individuals can be very difficult to distinguish from Warbling Vireo, but Warbling usually brightest yellow on flanks, not throat. Similar to Red-eyed Vireo but with shorter bill and yellower below. Breeds in deciduous forests, especially areas with younger trees including birches or aspens. Migrates through a variety of wooded and brushy habitats; winters in Central America. Song nearly identical to Red-eyed Vireo. Feeds on insects; especially caterpillars. (eBird)
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The last of my Philadelphia Vireo images. I was intrigued by its fondness for berries on this day, when its normal diet is insects. Interestingly, this was the same day that I found a Song Sparrow and a warbler also eating the berries. Must be something to do with preparing for migration.
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2023.
(Vireo philadelphicus)
I was photographing a bunch of vireos feeding the berries on this tree. There were Warbling and Red-eyed vireo mixed together. It was only when I was post processing did I realize that I had also photographed this Philadelphia vireo. A first for me.
Lifer # 62 2020
I'm pretty sure the ID is correct. Yellow body, black eye. Shot way after sunrise, so the colors are natural. Let me know if it's wrong
Small, short-tailed, most similar to Warbling Vireo, but brighter: look for yellow wash on underparts, brightest on throat and undertail, and dark line through the eye that connects to base of bill. Dull individuals can be very difficult to distinguish from Warbling Vireo, but Warbling usually brightest yellow on flanks, not throat. Similar to Red-eyed Vireo but with shorter bill and yellower below. Breeds in deciduous forests, especially areas with younger trees including birches or aspens. Migrates through a variety of wooded and brushy habitats; winters in Central America. Song nearly identical to Red-eyed Vireo. Feeds on insects; especially caterpillars. (eBird)
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Another closeup of the elusive Philadelphia Vireo. After playing hide and seek with us through some dense foliage, she suddenly appeared on this open branch and gave the best view ever of her kind.
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2023.
Small, short-tailed, most similar to Warbling Vireo, but brighter: look for yellow wash on underparts, brightest on throat and undertail, and dark line through the eye that connects to base of bill. Dull individuals can be very difficult to distinguish from Warbling Vireo, but Warbling usually brightest yellow on flanks, not throat. Similar to Red-eyed Vireo but with shorter bill and yellower below. Breeds in deciduous forests, especially areas with younger trees including birches or aspens. Migrates through a variety of wooded and brushy habitats; winters in Central America. Song nearly identical to Red-eyed Vireo. Feeds on insects; especially caterpillars. (eBird)
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One of the look-alike vireos that show up around here. The Phillie is a migratory visitor that is much coveted by local birders. It's call is almost exactly like the Red-eyed Vireo, so much so that even eBird's Merlin can mistake the two. However, when Merlin said there was one in the area, we took a careful look around and there it was! First hiding in a bush and then, magically, out in the open. I took lots of photos and enjoyed the rare encounter.
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2023.
This Philadelphia Vireo has gleaned a berry to provide for its daily needs and to contribute to its migration south. It was foraging in Confederation Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
After searching fairly extensively for migrant songbirds this morning I was pretty excited to cross paths with this Philadelphia Vireo. The bird didn’t exactly make photography easy; it was far too busy searching for caterpillars and other insects to pose for me. I was pretty impressed to see how small some of the prey items were that were being taken. There appeared to be a couple of aphids and a tiny spider that was barely larger than the hook on the vireo’s beak.
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Vireo philadelphicus
I made a trip out to Brazos Bend State Park this morning in hopes of seeing the Wood Storks and Bald Eagles that were hanging around Elm Lake this weekend and dipped on the storks but had pretty decent looks at one of the eagles. There wasn’t too much unusual around until just as I was heading out and this Philadelphia Vireo made a brief appearance. It was a fun way to end my visit.
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Vireo philadelphicus
Philadelphia vireo, May 27, 2023, Rondeau provincial Park.
A splash and dash visitor to the water feature in the yard.
Vireos tend to sit on a branch in the hedge, then I've to the water where they splash and immediately fly back to the hedge.
Vireo philadelphicus.
Philadelphia Vireo was named in 1851 by American ornithologist John Cassin, who described the species based on a specimen of a migrant in Philadelphia. A local name for the species in that city was once “Brotherly-love Vireo.”
source -allaboutbirds-org.
Another of the pond visitors, a Philadelphia Vireo.
Unlike most birds that come to our pond vireos do a splash and dash bath.
They sit in the bush above the pond, fly down, hit the water and go straight back up to the bush.
Vireo philadelphicus
A bird of young deciduous woods, the Philadelphia Vireo is the most northernly breeding species of vireo. It is often overlooked because its more common relative, the Red-eyed Vireo lives in the same areas and gets most of the attention.
source - www.allaboutbirds.org/…/Philadelphia_Vi…/lifehistory
Red-eyed and Philadelphia right above our water feature.
Eventually they both came down and sat in the water which I haven't seen before.
They are more of a dip and dash bather.
Vireo olivaceus - red-eyed
Vireo philadelphicus -Philadelphia
Wodcock Creek Park, Crawford County, PA. We all want to get as close to our subjects as possible. Every so often, the tables are turned and they get TOO close to us! I had to quickly scramble backwards to get this vireo in focus. Just managed to get a few shots before it flew away. Thanks for looking and any comments or feedback.