Pachysylvia hypoxantha
The Dusky-capped Greenlet (Pachysylvia hypoxantha) is a diminutive yet distinctive Neotropical songbird belonging to the Vireonidae family. Measuring approximately 11-12 cm in length and weighing around 8-12 grams, its plumage is characterized by an olive-green back and yellowish-green underparts, often with a brighter yellow wash on the flanks and vent. A key field mark distinguishing it from similar greenlets and warblers is its subtly dusky or grayish cap, contrasting with a prominent pale...
Primarily inhabits humid tropical evergreen forests, including terra firme and várzea forests, secondary growth, and forest edges. Typically found from lowlands up to elevations of about 1,400 meters.
Feeds primarily on small insects and spiders, which it gleans from foliage and twigs. Occasionally consumes small fruits or berries.
The Dusky-capped Greenlet is an active, deliberate forager, gleaning insects and spiders from leaves and twigs in the subcanopy and mid-story of forests, often hanging upside down or hovering briefly to capture prey. It is frequently observed as a key member of mixed-species foraging flocks, part...
The Dusky-capped Greenlet boasts an extensive range across the Amazon Basin and adjacent regions of northern South America. Its distribution spans eastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, throughout the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and a...
Least Concern
- Despite their commonality, Dusky-capped Greenlets are often overlooked by birders due to their quiet, unobtrusive foraging habits high in the canopy. - The term 'greenlet' accurately describes their generally green plumage and small, warbler-like appearance. - They are expert at spotting crypti...