Bare-eyed Vireo

Vireo latimeri

The Bare-eyed Vireo is a small, insect-eating bird found in the Caribbean and Central America. It is known for its distinctive bare skin around the eye, which gives it a unique appearance. This vireo is typically found in open woodlands, forest edges, and mangroves where it forages for insects and small fruits. Its song is a series of whistled phrases that are often repeated. The Bare-eyed Vireo is a migratory bird, spending the breeding season in its range and then migrating to South America for the winter. Although not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and fragmentation are potential threats to its populations.

Habitat: Open woodlands, forest edges, mangroves