Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) is in the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 23,026 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: spring and fall migrant. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Red-eyed Vireo: observations by month (U.S.)
About Red-eyed Vireo
The red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus) is a small American songbird, 13–14 cm (5.1–5.5 in) in length. 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.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Red-eyed Vireo by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,768 | April | Apr–May |
| New York | 1,518 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Florida | 1,505 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Pennsylvania | 1,485 | May | May–Jun |
| Virginia | 1,442 | May | May–May |
| Maryland | 1,297 | May | May–Jun |
| Vermont | 1,151 | May | May–Sep |
| Ohio | 1,083 | May | May–May |
| Illinois | 1,008 | May | May–May |
| North Carolina | 907 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Michigan | 875 | May | May–Sep |
| Minnesota | 759 | May | May–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 754 | May | May–Sep |
| Massachusetts | 739 | May | May–Jun |
| Tennessee | 670 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Maine | 575 | July | May–Sep |
| New Jersey | 531 | May | May–May |
| New Hampshire | 429 | June | May–Sep |
| Georgia | 426 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Alabama | 393 | April | Apr–May |
| South Carolina | 388 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Louisiana | 341 | April | Apr–May |
| Indiana | 306 | May | May–May |
| Missouri | 265 | May | May–May |
| West Virginia | 258 | May | May–Jun |
| Connecticut | 252 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Kentucky | 240 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Arkansas | 200 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Kansas | 157 | May | May–May |
| Delaware | 129 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Mississippi | 129 | April | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 129 | May | Apr–May |
| California | 128 | June | May–Oct |
| Nebraska | 126 | May | May–Jun |
| District of Columbia | 104 | May | May–May |
| Iowa | 92 | September | Aug–Sep |
| South Dakota | 82 | May | May–Jun |
| Rhode Island | 74 | May | May–May |
| Washington | 71 | June | Jun–Jul |
| North Dakota | 51 | June | May–Sep |
| Colorado | 40 | May | May–Jun |
| Montana | 39 | July | May–Sep |
| Oregon | 34 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Idaho | 22 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Mexico | 20 | May | May–Jun |
| Arizona | 16 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Utah | 8 | June | May–Jun |
| Wyoming | 8 | June | Jun–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis)
White-eyed Vireo
Blue-headed Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Western Warbling Vireo
Hutton's Vireo
Yellow-throated Vireo
Bell's Vireo
Philadelphia Vireo
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Red-eyed Vireo?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to June.
Where is Red-eyed Vireo most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, New York, Florida.