Golden-fronted Greenlet
NameGolden-fronted Greenlet
Common NameGolden-fronted Greenlet
Scientific NameHylophilus aurantiifrons
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with bright yellowish underparts. The forehead and forecrown are a distinctive golden-orange, fading to olive-brown on the rest of the crown and nape. It has a pale yellowish-white eye, dusky lores, and pale bill with bluish-gray legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of simple, repetitive, and somewhat monotonous phrases, often described as a series of 'chew-chew-chew' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern Panama, northern Colombia, and northern Venezuela, inhabiting tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, secondary growth, forest edges, and mangroves.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-orange forehead, Pale yellowish-white eye, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Small size
Description
The Golden-fronted Greenlet is a small, active passerine bird typically found foraging for insects in the canopy and subcanopy of tropical forests. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts, often moving deliberately through foliage.
