Bell's Vireo is a small, nondescript vireo of dense riparian thickets that sings an energetic, husky song all day long. The least Bell's vireo subspecies is federally endangered in southern California. It is typically detected by voice alone from dense willow and mesquite thickets.
Best time to see a Bell's Vireo
The best time to see a Bell's Vireo is April–June, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,396 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
Not certain it is a Bell's Vireo? What bird is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Bell's Vireo sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Bell's Vireo? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.
Get HuckGet an alert when a Bell's Vireo is spotted
Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.
Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.
Love birds? Get Huck field notes
Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.