Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

The Red-eyed Vireo is a small songbird found in North and South America. It is known for its distinctive red eyes and olive-green upperparts. This species has a melodious and persistent song, often heard in deciduous and mixed forests during the breeding season. Red-eyed Vireos forage for insects high in the tree canopy, using their sharp, pointed bills to capture prey. During migration, they can be found in a variety of wooded habitats. This species is known for its remarkable long-distance migration, traveling from its breeding grounds in North America to its wintering grounds in South America. Red-eyed Vireos are important insect predators and play a role in maintaining the balance of forest ecosystems.

Habitat: Deciduous and mixed forests