Red-eyed Vireo

Unknown, originally uploaded by Sachin N Saraf.

I do not know the name of this one but it was also attracted by the Finch calls but left after a quick visit. The eyes of this bird are blood red and gives it interesting look.

Got the name and info of this bird...

It's a Red-eyed Vireo.


Overview

Red-eyed Vireo: Medium vireo with olive-brown upper parts and white underparts. Head has a gray cap, white eyebrow, black eye stripe, and red eyes. Blue-gray legs and feet. Alternates short glides with series of rapid wing beats. May hover briefly to pick berries or insects from foliage.

Range and Habitat
Breeds from British Columbia, Ontario, and Gulf of Saint Lawrence south to Oregon, Colorado, the Gulf Coast, and Florida. Spends winters in the tropics. Inhabits mature deciduous woodlands; also found in shade trees in residential areas.

INTERESTING FACTS

* Red-eyed Vireos were once considered one of the three most abundant bird of the forests of Eastern North America.
* The males are among the most persistent singers of all birds and have been recorded singing more than 10,000 songs a day in spring.
* Vireos living year-round in South America may be a separate species.
* A group of red-eyed vireos are collectively known as a "hangover" of vireos.