About the Olivaceous Greenlet
The Olivaceous Greenlet (Hylophilus olivaceus) is a species of bird in the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code oligre1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Hylophilus olivaceus |
| Species Codes | oligre1, OLGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olivaceous Greenlet belong to?
The Olivaceous Greenlet (Hylophilus olivaceus) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Olivaceous Greenlet?
The Olivaceous Greenlet is a member of the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Olivaceous Greenlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Olivaceous Greenlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oligre1, or on iNaturalist.