Dusky-capped Greenlet
NameDusky-capped Greenlet
Common NameDusky-capped Greenlet
Scientific NamePachysylvia hypoxantha
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a dark grayish (dusky) cap and a pale supercilium. The throat is whitish, and the underparts are yellowish-white to pale yellow, particularly on the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, often repetitive and somewhat monotonous, sometimes described as 'chew-chew-chew' or 'swee-swee-swee' phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the Amazon basin in South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesDusky (dark grayish) cap, Pale supercilium, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish-white underparts, Small size, Active foraging in forest canopy and subcanopy
Description
The Dusky-capped Greenlet is a small, active passerine bird found in the Amazon basin. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. Its plumage is generally olive-green with a distinctive dusky cap.
