Bell's Vireo
Very excited to see and photograph this Bell’s Vireo, a rare bird for the area and a lifer for me. This little guy or gal had a little deformed beak that looked cross-billed when closed, but was just singing up a storm for this shot.
Fun Fact about this bird: according to Cornell’s All About Birds, the Bell’s Vireo has never been observed drinking water and may be able to get all its hydration from its food.
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Middlefork Savana
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Singing
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp06/04/2021 08:44:52
- CameraDSC-RX10M4
- Aperture4
- Focal Length220
- Iso100
- Shutter Speed1/250
- Orientation1
Wow! Great pic, interesting bill, and fun fact. Now I’ll have to find a Bell’s and watch to see if it drinks!