Final Four

White-eyed Vireo

The beautiful little White-eyed Vireo is heard in wild places and suburbs alike. Both sexes vocalize for much of the year, though females become quiet while they are on or near the nest.

The White-eyed Vireo sounds are quite variable. This is the song of one in Lafayette County, FL.

Listen to a variety of their sounds here.

Eastern Bluebird

Both the songs and calls of Eastern Bluebirds are easy to recognize. Everybody enjoys seeing and hearing these beautiful cavity nesting birds, and they'll readily use the houses humans provide.

Here is the cheerful song of a male Eastern Bluebird. Christopher McPherson, XC601011. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/601011.

Both male and female Eastern Bluebirds issue call notes too. Hear more of their sounds here.

Pileated Woodpecker

The sounds of the Pileated Woodpecker may seem like something from a prehistoric jungle (they kinda look that way too), but they're not shy of human dwellings so if nest sites are available they're probably in your neighborhood!

Here's a good rendition of the Pileated Woodpecker's call. Russ Wigh, XC569931. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/569931.

Hear calling and drumming, and learn all about the Pileated Woodpecker here.

Carolina Chickadee

You've heard this one call its name, "chick-a-dee-dee-dee". Cheerful, active, and widespread, if they're not in your backyard they're very likely nearby!

In this recording you'll here a good example of the Carolina Chickadee's song. Paul Marvin, XC362250. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/362250.

You can learn all about the Carolina Chickadee at Cornell's "All About Birds" by clicking here.