Ashy-headed Greenlet vs Black-whiskered Vireo
Hylophilus pectoralis compared with Vireo altiloquus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy-headed Greenlet | Black-whiskered Vireo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylophilus pectoralis | Vireo altiloquus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireonidae | Vireonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) | 18.933333333333334 g (0.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Ashy-headed Greenlet only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ashy-headed Greenlet
Least Concern
Black-whiskered Vireo
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.