White-eyed Vireo

About the White-eyed Vireo

Also known as: White-eyed Greenlet

The White-eyed Vireo is a species of songbird found across much of the eastern United States. Their winter range extends into Central America and the Caribbean. They are found in scrubby habitat where they feed on insects like caterpillars, spiders, and flies.

White-eyed Vireos have a distinctive song. A couple of funny mnemonics used to remember their song are “quick, give me a rain check” or “Spit and see if I care! Spit!”.

White-eyed Vireos don’t achieve their namesake eye shade until they reach maturity, late in the fall of their first year. Prior to that time, the eyes are a dark, brownish color.

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Details & Statistics

Added to Birdorable

Hatched December 7, 2020

Scientific Name

Vireo griseus

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Vireonidae

Genus:

Vireo

Species:

V. griseus

Bird Family

Warblers & Whatnots

Measurements

Length:

4.3 to 5.1 inches

(10.9 to 13 cm)

Wingspan:

6.7 inches

(17 cm)

Weight:

.3 to .5 ounces

(8.5 to 14.2 grams)

Range

Central America Caribbean United States (East)

International Names

Chinese (汉语)

白眼莺雀

Czech (Cesky)

zelenáček bělooký

Danish (Dansk)

Hvidøjet vireo

Dutch (Nederlands)

Witoogvireo

Finnish (Suomi)

valkosilmävireo

French (Français)

Viréo aux yeux blancs

German (Deutsch)

Weißaugenvireo

Italian (Italiano)

Vireo occhibianchi

Japanese (日本語)

メジロモズモドキ (mejiromozumodoki)

Norwegian (Norsk)

Hvitøyevireo

Polish (Polski)

wireonek bialooki

Portuguese (Português)

Víreo-d'olho-branco

Russian (русский язык)

Белоглазый виреон

Spanish (Español)

Vireo Ojiblanco

Swedish (Svenska)

vitögd vireo

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2020 Bonanza Bird #14: White-eyed Vireo

December 7, 2020

Today we’re adding a species found across a wide range in the eastern United States: the White-eyed Vireo! White-eyed Vireos are found in scrubby forest habitat. They are migratory, with their winter range extending down into Central America and the Caribbean. They eat... Read more »