Ashy-headed Greenlet
Hylophilus pectoralis
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
10,8 cm
Gewicht
11,316666666666668 g
Familie
Vireonidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 10,8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Gewicht | 11,316666666666668 g | 0.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Vireonidae (Vireos) |
| Genus | Hylophilus |
| Arten | Hylophilus pectoralis |
Distribution
Ashy-headed Greenlet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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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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