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Golden-fronted Greenlet

Pachysylvia aurantiifrons

The golden-fronted greenlet, a diminutive member of the vireo family, is a passerine bird that graces the forests with its presence. This species, with a scientific name Pachysylvia aurantiifrons, is a small yet vibrant bird, measuring a mere 12 centimeters in length and weighing approximately 9.5 grams.

Identification Tips

Upon encountering this bird, one can identify it by its predominantly green upperparts, which are complemented by browner wings and tail. A distinctive cinnamon tinge adorns the front and sides of the head, while the underparts are a cheerful yellow.

Habitat

The golden-fronted greenlet is a bird that favors the lush environments of forests and areas of secondary growth, where it can thrive and rear its young.

Distribution

This species has made its home across a range of locations, including Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and the island of Trinidad, where it breeds and contributes to the local biodiversity.

Behaviour

These greenlets are known to form small flocks, a behavior that allows them to navigate their world with the safety and efficiency that numbers can provide.

Song & Calls

The golden-fronted greenlet communicates with its peers through a call that can be described as a "chee-veee," a sound that resonates through the foliage and alerts others of its presence.

Breeding

When it comes to nesting, the golden-fronted greenlet constructs a deep cup nest, delicately suspended from a tree branch or vine. Within this carefully crafted structure, the female lays a typical clutch of three white eggs, which are artfully marked with brown.

Diet and Feeding

In terms of sustenance, these birds are insectivorous, feeding on insects and spiders that they skillfully pluck from the upper and middle levels of tree foliage, demonstrating their adeptness at foraging in their arboreal world.

Conservation status

As of the latest assessments, the golden-fronted greenlet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating that, for now, this species is not at immediate risk of decline.

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27 Dec 2024 - 6:53pm
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