Olivaceous Greenlet
NameOlivaceous Greenlet
Common NameOlivaceous Greenlet
Scientific NameHylophilus olivaceus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with a slightly duller olive-grayish head and a faint yellowish supercilium. Underparts are yellowish, brightest on the throat and belly, with pale pinkish bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of repeated, somewhat monotonous whistled notes or phrases, often described as 'chew-chew-chew' or 'swee-swee-swee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Venezuelan Coastal Range.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, duller head, pale pinkish bill, monotonous whistled song
Description
The Olivaceous Greenlet is a small, active passerine found in humid montane forests. It has olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts, often foraging in the mid-story and canopy.
