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red-eyed vireo

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Also known as: Vireo olivaceus
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red-eyed vireo Red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus).

The red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus) is a North American bird known for its olive-green back, white underparts, and distinctive red irises. This species, belonging to the vireo family (Vireonidae), is one of about 50 species found exclusively in the New World. Vireos are generally plain and shy birds, typically measuring 10 to 18 cm (4 to 7 inches) in length. They forage for insects in trees and bushes and consume berries seasonally. The red-eyed vireo is the most widely distributed species, breeding from southern Canada to Argentina. It is characterized by a black-outlined white eye stripe that contrasts with its gray crown.12

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