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Lemon-chested Greenlet

Lemon-chested Greenlet

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The Lemon-chested Greenlet is a small, vibrant Neotropical songbird known for its bright yellow or lemon-colored chest, contrasting with olive-green upperparts. It is an active insectivore, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Found in southeastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It inhabits humid forests, including Atlantic Forest and gallery forests.
How to spot
Look for its bright yellow chest. Listen for its characteristic, often repetitive, rapid calls and songs. Scan the mid-story and sub-canopy, especially within mixed-species foraging flocks.
When to spot
Active year-round in its resident subtropical habitat. Most vocal during the breeding season. Best observed in the early morning.
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File:Hylophilus thoracicus - Lemmon-chested greenlet.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hylophilus thoracicus 1838.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lemon-chested Greenlet - REGUA - Brazil S4E0910 (Hylophilus thoracicus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species' bright plumage makes it one of the more visually striking greenlets, often catching the eye of birdwatchers in its forested habitat.
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