Documentation of
White-eyed Vireo
2016-034
Observer Information
Reporter:
Polly Neldner
Other Observers:
Paul Neldner
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
White-eyed Vireo
First Date/Time:
5/22/2016 7:26:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
5/22/2016 7:45:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
Around 10 minutes
County:
Huerfano
Specific Location:
Location Not Listed
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Brushy, rural backyard, riparian habitat
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Swarovski 8.5X42, Swarovski 10X42 Binoculars
Distance:
15-20 ft.
Light:
Bright sunny morning
Description of the Bird
Bird was small, around 5 inches. Drab grayish olive overall. Had bright yellow spectacles which COMPLETELY SURROUNDED THE EYE, and diagnostic WHITE IRIS. Whitish throat, pale yellow flanks, gray nape. Bill appeared thick, and slightly hooked, top of upper mandible appeared dark, bottom half of upper mandible and lower mandible appeared pale gray. Alternately very active and also sat and called repeatedly. Call was tik-a-purrreer-chik.
Am reporting this bird even though it appears on the Huerfano County checklist AND CBRC states it is not necessary to report in Huerfano County...because I could find no records for White-eyed Vireo listed for Huerfano County
Similar Species Discussion
Eliminated all warblers, flycatchers and other vireos due to distinct WHITE IRIS AND BOLD YELLOW SPECTACLES.
Resources Used
Sibley's, and calls from BirdTunes
Previous Experience
We have seen White-eyed Vireo several times in Central America. Are familiar with both them and Thick-billed Vireo. Familiar with typical warblers, kinglets and flycatchters in our area.
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Additional Information
Date Documentation Submitted
5/22/2016 2:22:00 PM
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