BE AWARE THAT HABITAT TYPE MORE THAN ANY OTHER FACTOR, WILL IN MOST CASES, DICTATE THE SPECIES OF BIRD THAT VISIT YOUR PROPERTY.

How to Attract Red Eyed Vireo

A swift – constantly singing deciduous forest bird, the Red-Eyed Vireo is bad news for prospective butterflies – as up to 50% of its summer diet is composed of caterpillars. This olive-colored bird will also eat other insects, so fostering an insect friendly environment is key to attracting it. Caterpillar friendly trees like Oak, Beech and Maple are Red-Eyed Vireo favorites. In addition to insects, the Red-Eyed Vireo will eat small berries – especially towards fall migration – so planting and maintaining berry producing shrubs like Elderberry and Arrowwood make sense.

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Red Eyed Vireo Information

Red Eyed Vireo Identification:

  • Small-sized bird
  • Olive-colored upperparts, white underparts, blue-gray cap, red eyes, black stripe through eye

Red Eyed Vireo Habitat:

  • Deciduous Forest – usually high up in large broad-leaf trees
  • Winter in South America

Red Eyed Vireo Eating Habits:

  • Spring-Summer: insects – especially caterpillars
  • Migration: insects and small berries

Red Eyed Vireo Nesting:

  • Deciduous trees – often in hidden position
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