Brown-headed Greenlet
NameBrown-headed Greenlet
Common NameBrown-headed Greenlet
Scientific NameHylophilus brunneiceps
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent brown cap contrasting with olive-green upperparts, including the back and wings. The underparts are pale greyish-white, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. The bill is relatively short and pale.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of short, repeated, often monotonous phrases or whistles, characteristic of many greenlets.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted region of northern South America, found in southeastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, and northwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBrown cap, Olive-green back and wings, Pale underparts, Small size, Active canopy forager
Description
The Brown-headed Greenlet is a small, active passerine characterized by its distinctive brown cap and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages for insects and small fruits in the mid-to-upper canopy of humid lowland forests.
