The White-eyed Vireo is a secretive but loud bird of dense thickets, best known for its explosive, scolding song that often begins and ends with a sharp 'chick.' Its white iris, yellow spectacles, and yellow-washed flanks distinguish it from other vireos. It weaves a deep cup nest suspended from a forked twig in dense shrubs.
Best time to see a White-eyed Vireo
The best time to see a White-eyed Vireo is March–June, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 19,941 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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