Ashy-headed Greenlet vs Black-capped Vireo
Hylophilus pectoralis compared with Vireo atricapilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy-headed Greenlet | Black-capped Vireo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylophilus pectoralis | Vireo atricapilla |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireonidae | Vireonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) | 11.0 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) | 8.649999999999999 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Ashy-headed Greenlet
Black-capped 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.
Black-capped Vireo
The Black-capped Vireo is a Near Threatened small vireo of Texas and Oklahoma in the United States, wintering on Mexico's Pacific coast, with males displaying a striking black cap, white spectacles, and olive-green and white plumage. It inhabits dense, shrubby oak and juniper thickets in rocky terrain. Brown-headed cowbird parasitism and habitat loss drove its listing as endangered in the past; conservation efforts have aided recovery.