Olivaceous Greenlet
A species of Scrub greenlets Scientific name : Hylophilus olivaceus Genus : Scrub greenlets
Olivaceous Greenlet, A species of Scrub greenlets
Botanical name: Hylophilus olivaceus
Genus: Scrub greenlets
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The olivaceous greenlet (Hylophilus olivaceus) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae. It is found in on the eastern slope of the Andes in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Olivaceous Greenlet's diet details are scarce; it forages discreetly alone or in pairs, sometimes with other species.
Habitat
The olivaceous Greenlet typically resides in areas where forests transition into open spaces, such as forest edges, as well as in regions recovering from disturbance, known as second-growth forests. These birds favor environments that include overgrown clearings, indicating a preference for habitats with dense vegetation regrowth.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Scrub greenlets Species
Olivaceous Greenlet