Lemon-chested Greenlet
A species of Scrub greenlets Scientific name : Hylophilus thoracicus Genus : Scrub greenlets
Lemon-chested Greenlet, A species of Scrub greenlets
Botanical name: Hylophilus thoracicus
Genus: Scrub greenlets
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Description
Description
The lemon-chested greenlet (Hylophilus thoracicus) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
13 cm
Habitat
The lemon-chested Greenlet primarily resides in humid forest environments and tall secondary growth areas. Its habitat spans across broader geographical regions that include both terra firme forest and, in certain areas, seasonally flooded forest (várzea), restinga, and low woodland, extending to urban parks. The lemon-chested Greenlet displays adaptability to various forested ecosystems within its range.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Scrub greenlets Species
Lemon-chested Greenlet