noun
- plural of greenlet; small songbirds of the family Vireonidae found in tropical America, typically having greenish plumage
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The ornithologist spotted several greenlets in the canopy of the rainforest.
- Greenlets are known for their melodious songs and insect-eating habits.
- The field guide helped us identify three different species of greenlets.
- These greenlets migrate seasonally between their breeding and wintering grounds.
- The researcher studied the nesting behavior of greenlets in Costa Rica.
- Greenlets play an important role in controlling insect populations in tropical forests.