Scrub Greenlet
NameScrub Greenlet
Common NameScrub Greenlet
Scientific NameHylophilus flavipes
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsOlive-green back and wings, grayish crown and nape, pale yellowish supercilium and eye-ring, bright yellow throat and underparts, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallA repetitive, somewhat monotonous song, often described as a series of 'chew-chew-chew' or 'chip-chip-chip' notes, sometimes with a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green back, Grayish head, Bright yellow underparts, Pale eye-ring, Active foraging
Description
A small, active songbird with olive-green upperparts, a grayish head, and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of trees and shrubs, often moving quickly through foliage.
