Para Greenlet
NamePara Greenlet
Common NamePara Greenlet
Scientific NameHylophilus paraensis
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a rufous-brown crown and nape. The underparts are yellowish-olive, becoming paler on the throat. It has a pale eye-ring and a relatively short, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as repetitive 'chew-chew-chew' or 'twee-twee-twee' phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Amazon basin in Brazil, primarily found in the states of Pará and Maranhão, extending into eastern Amazonas.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown crown, Olive-green back, Yellowish underparts, Pale eye-ring, Small size
Description
The Para Greenlet is a small passerine bird characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It typically forages actively in the canopy and subcanopy of forests, searching for insects among the foliage. This species is endemic to the Amazon basin in Brazil.
