Red-eyed Vireo
NameRed-eyed Vireo
Common NameRed-eyed Vireo
Scientific NameVireo olivaceus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsThis vireo has an olive-green back and wings, with pure white underparts. Its head features a gray cap, a dark line through the eye, and a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow) above the dark line. The most striking feature is its bright red iris, which gives the bird its common name.
Vocalization / CallThe Red-eyed Vireo is famous for its monotonous yet persistent song, often described as a series of short, deliberate, robin-like phrases, sounding like 'Here I am, where are you?'. It also produces a variety of chattering and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Red-eyed Vireo breeds across most of Canada and the eastern and central United States. It undertakes a long migration to its wintering grounds in northern South America.
Identifying FeaturesRed iris, Gray cap, White supercilium bordered by dark eye line, Olive-green back, White belly
Description
The Red-eyed Vireo is a small songbird with an olive-green back, white underparts, and a distinctive gray cap. It is known for its persistent, robin-like song, often heard from the canopy of deciduous and mixed forests.
