Red-eyed Vireo

About This Species

One of the most abundant forest birds of eastern North America, the Red-eyed Vireo is more often heard than seen. Its continuous, robin-like song echoes through deciduous forests from spring through summer.

Fun Facts

• Tireless singer: Holds record for most songs in a day - over 22,000 songs observed.
• Eyebrow stripe: Distinctive white eyebrow stripe contrasts with dark eye line.
• Canopy dweller: Forages deliberately in tree canopy, often staying hidden in foliage.
• Long-distance migrant: Winters in South America's Amazon basin.