White-eyed Vireo
White-eyed Vireo
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The White-eyed Vireo is a small New World songbird distinguished by its prominent white irises and two bold yellowish-white wing bars. It is a highly vocal species, known for its distinctive and often emphatic song.
Where to spot
Breeds in eastern and southeastern North America. Winters in southeastern USA, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It prefers dense shrubby habitats, thickets, and forest edges.
How to spot
Listen for its very distinctive and emphatic song. Look for its white eye and wing bars in dense, low vegetation. It can be elusive, but its vocalizations are very reliable.
When to spot
Breeding season: spring and summer (April-July). Migration: spring (March-April) and fall (August-October). Winter: November-February. Most vocal during breeding season.
Where to spot
Breeds in eastern and southeastern North America. Winters in southeastern USA, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It prefers dense shrubby habitats, thickets, and forest edges.
How to spot
Listen for its very distinctive and emphatic song. Look for its white eye and wing bars in dense, low vegetation. It can be elusive, but its vocalizations are very reliable.
When to spot
Breeding season: spring and summer (April-July). Migration: spring (March-April) and fall (August-October). Winter: November-February. Most vocal during breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The White-eyed Vireo's song is often described by mnemonics like 'Chick-a-per-weeoo-chick!' or 'Pick up sticks, pick up sticks!' which helps birders identify it by sound.
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