Olive-green Tyrannulet

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 295 views Updated 2026-11-01

Olive-green Tyrannulet (<em>Phylloscartes virescens</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Olive-green Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes virescens) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Phylloscartes; binomial: Phylloscartes virescens; authority: Todd, 1925.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Phylloscartes virescens from Guianan Tyrannulet to Olive-green Tyrannulet to follow SACC.

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