Diet
What do red-eyed vireos eat?
Caterpillars and other insects; fruit in late summer.
Vireos (Vireonidae)Red-eyed VireoVireo olivaceus
Spring and summer diet
- Caterpillars, especially tent and gypsy moth larvae
Fall and winter diet
- Migrates to the Amazon basin
Best feeder foods
- None — mature deciduous trees are the draw
One of the most abundant birds in eastern woods — and one of the most persistent singers.
Frequently asked
What do red-eyed vireos eat?
Caterpillars and other insects; fruit in late summer.
What is the best food to feed red-eyed vireos?
None — mature deciduous trees are the draw.
What do red-eyed vireos eat in winter?
Migrates to the Amazon basin.
Sources
- Red-eyed Vireo — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Red-eyed Vireo life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Red-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.