The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel.
Seven species of vireos can be found in DuPage County: White-eyed, Red-eyed, Yellow-throated, Warbling, Blue-headed, Philadelphia, and Bell's. They tend to like woodlands and woodland edges, although the Bell's Vireo is an exception, preferring shrubby areas. Two vireos—the Blue-headed and Philadelphia—only migrate through DuPage, while the others can be found nesting here. Vireos look quite similar and are often high in the trees, but differences in field marks and habitat preferences can help with identification. The easiest way to tell these birds apart is through their distinctive songs and calls. Birding by ear is essential to finding and appreciating these birds in the field. Join Joe Suchecki, the Springbrook Birder, as he details how to tell each of the seven species, finishing up with a quiz!Â
For more on birds and birding in DuPage County, visit https://www.dupagebirding.org​.
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