Vireo (noun)

1. A small insect-eating songbird of the Americas, typically having a plain green or gray plumage and a short, hooked bill.
2. The genus Vireo, which includes more than 30 species of vireos.

Origin:

New latin, from latin virere "to be green".

Examples:

1. The red-eyed vireo is a common species of vireo found in eastern North America.
2. The blue-headed vireo is a small songbird that breeds in eastern North America and migrates to Central and South America.
3. The vireo is a common bird in wooded areas and can be found in a variety of habitats.
4. The vireo is a warbler-like bird that is known for its distinctive songs.
5. Many species of vireo are migratory and can be seen during the spring and fall migration season.