Greenish Tyrannulet
NameGreenish Tyrannulet
Common NameGreenish Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias virescens
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, with a slightly darker greyish-olive crown. The underparts are yellowish, particularly on the belly and vent. It features two distinct yellowish wing-bars, dark flight feathers edged with yellowish-green, and a dusky eye-line contrasted by a pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin notes, often a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a more complex, delicate trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina, and Uruguay, inhabiting humid montane and lowland forests.
Identifying Featuresolive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, two yellowish wing-bars, dusky eye-line, pale supercilium, small size
Description
A small, active flycatcher, the Greenish Tyrannulet exhibits an overall greenish-yellow plumage. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, often flicking its wings and tail while searching for insects.
