Olivaceous Greenlet vs Ashy-headed Greenlet

Hylophilus olivaceus compared with Hylophilus pectoralis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Olivaceous Greenlet Ashy-headed Greenlet
Scientific Name Hylophilus olivaceus Hylophilus pectoralis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Vireonidae Vireonidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.6 cm (4.6 in) 10.8 cm (4.3 in)
Weight 11.833333333333334 g (0.42 oz) 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Olivaceous Greenlet only

Ashy-headed Greenlet only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Olivaceous Greenlet

Least Concern

Ashy-headed Greenlet

About These Birds

Ashy-headed Greenlet

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.

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