Red-eyed vireo
Vireo olivaceus
The red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus) is a small American songbird.
About the Red-eyed vireo
The red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus) is a small American songbird. It is somewhat warbler-like but not closely related to the New World warblers (Parulidae). Common across its vast range, this species is not considered threatened by the IUCN. Vireo is a Latin word referring to a green migratory bird, perhaps the female golden oriole, possibly the European greenfinch. The specific olivaceus is Neo-Latin for 'olive-green', from Latin oliva ('olive').
Fun Facts About Red-eyed vireo
- Vireo is a Latin word referring to a green migratory bird, perhaps the female golden oriole, possibly the European greenfinch.
- The red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus) is a small American songbird.
- Common across its vast range, this species is not considered threatened by the IUCN.
Conservation Status
The Red-eyed vireo is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Vireonidae |
| Genus | Vireo |
| Species | Vireo olivaceus |
Range & Habitat
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