Ashy-headed Greenlet
Hylophilus pectoralis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.8 cm
Weight
11.316666666666668 g
Family
Vireonidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Ashy-headed Greenlet is a small vireonid found in várzea and gallery forests of the Amazon basin. Weighing about 11g with a wingspan near 10.8cm, it has a grey head and yellow-tinged underparts. It forages actively in the forest canopy and sub-canopy, gleaning small insects from foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 11.316666666666668 g | 0.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Vireonidae (Vireos) |
| Genus | Hylophilus |
| Species | Hylophilus pectoralis |
Distribution
Ashy-headed Greenlet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ashy-headed Greenlet endangered?
The Ashy-headed Greenlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy-headed Greenlet nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Ashy-headed Greenlet?
The Ashy-headed Greenlet has a wingspan of 10.8 cm, weight of 11.316666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Ashy-headed Greenlet belong to?
The Ashy-headed Greenlet (Hylophilus pectoralis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Vireonidae.
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