Brown-headed greenlet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brown-headed greenlet |
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Hylophilus
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brunneiceps
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The brown-headed greenlet (Hylophilus brunneiceps) is a small bird that lives in parts of South America. It belongs to the Vireonidae family, which includes other greenlets and vireos. This bird gets its name from the brownish color on its head.
It makes its home in the northwestern Amazon Basin, a large area of rainforest and rivers. You can find the brown-headed greenlet in specific regions of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
About the Brown-headed Greenlet
The brown-headed greenlet is a type of songbird. It is known for its distinct brownish head, which helps it stand out from other greenlet species. Like many birds, it plays an important role in its ecosystem.
Where it Lives
The natural habitat of the brown-headed greenlet is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. This means it prefers areas with warm climates and lots of shrubs and small trees, rather than dense, tall forests. These areas are often found near the edges of the Amazon rainforest or in drier patches within it.
The Amazon Basin is a huge area in South America, famous for its incredible biodiversity. The brown-headed greenlet lives in the northwestern parts of this basin, which includes:
- Parts of northern Brazil
- Areas in eastern Colombia
- Southern regions of Venezuela
Conservation Status
The brown-headed greenlet is currently listed as a species of "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This is good news! It means that, for now, its population is stable and not facing major threats that would put it at risk of extinction. However, like all species, its habitat can be affected by changes in the environment.
Who Named It?
The brown-headed greenlet was first described scientifically in 1866 by Philip Sclater. He was a famous British zoologist who studied many different types of birds. Giving a species a scientific name helps scientists around the world identify and study it.
See also
- Verdillo cabecicastaño para niños (Brown-headed greenlet for kids in Spanish)
