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White-eyed vireo
Vireo griseus
The white-eyed vireo (Vireo griseus) is a small songbird of the family Vireonidae.
Measurements:
Length: 4.3–5.1 in (11–13 cm)
Weight: 0.3–0.5 oz (10–14 g)
Wingspan: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Its head and back are a greyish olive, and the underparts are white with yellow flanks. The wings and tail are dark, and there are two white wing bars on each wing. The eyes have white irises, and are surrounded by yellow spectacles. Sexes are similar.
Aliases
Vireo griseus