Vireos (Vireonidae)
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus. Insects and, in winter, small fruit.
Vireos (Vireonidae)White-eyed VireoVireo griseus
- Scientific name
- Vireo griseus
- Length
- 4.3–5.1 in
- Weight
- 0.4–0.5 oz
- Nest
- Cup suspended in a forked shrub branch, low down
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 3–5 eggs
- Incubation
- 13–15 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Yellow spectacles on a grey face
- Staring white iris in adults
- Two yellowish wing bars
Voice
An emphatic 'chick-per-weeoo-chick'.
Diet and feeding
Insects and, in winter, small fruit.
What do white-eyed vireos eat? · Best feeder for white-eyed vireos
White-eyed Vireos by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Summer breeder | March–July |
| Arkansas | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Delaware | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Florida | Year-round resident | March–July |
| Georgia | Summer breeder | March–July |
| Illinois | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Indiana | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Iowa | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Kansas | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Kentucky | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Louisiana | Summer breeder | March–July |
| Maryland | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Mississippi | Summer breeder | March–July |
| Missouri | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Nebraska | Summer breeder | April–July |
| New Jersey | Summer breeder | April–July |
| New York | Summer breeder | April–July |
| North Carolina | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Ohio | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Oklahoma | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Pennsylvania | Summer breeder | April–July |
| South Carolina | Summer breeder | March–July |
| Tennessee | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Texas | Year-round resident | March–July |
| Virginia | Summer breeder | April–July |
| West Virginia | Summer breeder | April–July |
Frequently asked
What do white-eyed vireos eat?
Insects and, in winter, small fruit. At feeders: none — dense shrub thickets are the draw.
How big is a White-eyed Vireo?
4.3–5.1 in long and 0.4–0.5 oz.
Do white-eyed vireos use birdhouses?
No. Cup suspended in a forked shrub branch, low down.
Sources
- White-eyed Vireo — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- White-eyed Vireo life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- White-eyed Vireo — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.