Olivaceous Greenlet
Hylophilus olivaceus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyVireonidae (Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis)
- GenusHylophilus (Scrub Greenlets)
- SpeciesHylophilus olivaceus (Olivaceous Greenlet)
About the Olivaceous Greenlet
The olivaceous greenlet (Hylophilus olivaceus) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae, the vireos, greenlets, and shrike-babblers. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. In the mid-twentieth century at least one author considered the olivaceous greenlet to be a subspecies of the scrub greenlet (Hylophilus flavipes). However, later work showed they are not closely related but that the olivaceous and ashy-headed (H. pectoralis) greenlets are sister species.
The olivaceous greenlet is monotypic. The olivaceeous greenlet is 12 cm (4.7 in) long and weighs 11 to 13 g (0.39 to 0.46 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a yellowish olive forehead. The rest of the top of their head and their upperparts, wings, and tail are dull olive-green. Their underparts are yellowish olive that is slightly lighter on the chin and a slightly brighter yellow on the belly. They have a whitish iris, a dull pink or brownish pink bill, and brownish pink legs and feet.
The olivaceous greenlet has a disjunct distribution on the eastern slope of the Andes. It is found in Ecuador from Napo Province south almost to the Peruvian... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Olivaceous Greenlet in Podocarpus National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Podocarpus National Park
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Blue-and-white Swallow
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Olivaceous Greenlet in Podocarpus National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Olivaceous Greenlet sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 206 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Olivaceous Greenlet in Podocarpus National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Olivaceous Greenlet in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.