Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Habitat 4
Most common in riparian forests dominated by Balsam Poplar although present in mature White Spruce forests with high deciduous tree component.
Distribution 4
Yukon: Restricted to the lower Liard River drainage in the southeast, west to Upper Liard; common along the lower La Biche and Beaver rivers.
North America: Breeds across much of temperate and southern boreal North America, although absent from the southwestern
states and much of northern BC. Global: Winters in South America.
Distinguishing Features 4
Blue-grey crown; white eyebrow bordered above and below with black. Olive-green back, darker wings and tail; white underparts; lacks wing bars. Red iris visible at close range. Male sings a distinctive, three-parted song that is endlessly repeated.
Report Sightings: During breeding season (June - July) 4
Sources and Credits
- (c) Jerry Oldenettel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/7457894@N04/4539226143
- (c) Jerry Oldenettel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4539225615_26f1564531.jpg
- (c) Kent McFarland, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/vtebird/3578518585/
- (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
More Info
Range Map
iNaturalist.ca Map
| Animal | Bird |
|---|---|
| Bird | Vireos (Vireonidae) |
| Color | grey, yellow |
