Green Hylia
NameGreen Hylia
Common NameGreen Hylia
Scientific NameHylia prasina
FamilyHyliidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis species has olive-green upperparts, including the crown, back, and tail. Its underparts are pale greyish-white, sometimes with a yellowish wash on the flanks. A prominent yellow supercilium (eyebrow stripe) contrasts with a dark eye-stripe that extends from the lores through the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered as a rapid series like 'tsi-tsi-tsi' or 'swee-swee-swee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Green Hylia is widely distributed across West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone and Guinea east through Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, reaching Uganda and parts of Angola.
Identifying Featuresyellow supercilium, dark eye-stripe, olive-green upperparts, pale underparts, small size, active foraging
Description
The Green Hylia is a small, warbler-like bird found in the forests of West and Central Africa. It is known for its active foraging behavior, often seen gleaning insects from leaves and branches in the forest understory and mid-story.
