Hylophilus poicilotis
The Rufous-crowned Greenlet, *Hylophilus poicilotis*, is a small, active passerine bird endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern South America. Measuring approximately 11-12 cm (4.3-4.7 inches) in length and weighing around 10-12 grams, this species is characterized by its distinctive rufous crown, which contrasts with a grayish nape and sides of the head. Its upperparts are a dull olive-green, while its underparts are whitish, often with a subtle yellowish wash on the flanks. A f...
Found primarily in humid evergreen and deciduous forests, forest edges, secondary growth, and gallery forests, typically from lowlands up to 1500 meters.
Feeds predominantly on insects and other small invertebrates, which it gleans meticulously from leaves and small branches in the forest canopy. Occasionally consumes small berries or fruit.
The Rufous-crowned Greenlet is a diurnal and highly active species, spending most of its time gleaning insects and other small invertebrates from the foliage in the middle to upper canopy. It is frequently observed as an integral member of mixed-species foraging flocks, moving deliberately throug...
The Rufous-crowned Greenlet is exclusively found in southeastern South America, primarily within Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. In Brazil, its distribution extends from southern Bahia south through Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catar...
Least Concern
- Despite its small size, the Rufous-crowned Greenlet's song is remarkably loud and carries well through the dense forest, often serving as the first indicator of its presence. - Unlike many migratory temperate birds, this species is entirely resident, spending its entire life cycle within its re...