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With cessation of breeding activities physiological mechanisms governing maintenance of territory seemingly are no longer active and yet the pairs of Bell Vireos remain within a restricted area which they alone use.

From Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon by Barlow, Jon C.

The fortunes of a pair of Bell Vireos.

From Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon by Barlow, Jon C.

A nesting pair of Bell Vireos, 10 feet away, became extremely excited when they heard the distress notes.

From Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon by Barlow, Jon C.

Fifteen other areas indistinguishable from the 20 just mentioned, but lacking a permanent supply of water, also lacked Bell Vireos.

From Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon by Barlow, Jon C.

The area used exclusively for all biological needs by a single pair of Bell Vireos is vigorously defended both physically and vocally early in the breeding season and vocally as the season progresses.

From Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon by Barlow, Jon C.