Gray-eyed Greenlet
NameGray-eyed Greenlet
Common NameGray-eyed Greenlet
Scientific NameHylia prasina
FamilyHyliidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis species has a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) cap, contrasting with a grayish face and lores. Its upperparts, including the back, wings, and tail, are olive-green, while the underparts are pale whitish to yellowish-buff. The bill is relatively short and pointed.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' calls, often given rapidly. It also produces a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Gray-eyed Greenlet is widely distributed across West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and southward into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesRufous cap, Olive-green back, Pale underparts, Grayish face/lores, Small size
Description
The Gray-eyed Greenlet is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive rufous cap and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages for insects in the understory and canopy of tropical forests, often moving quickly through dense vegetation.
