Bananaquit
A species of Bananaquits Scientific name : Coereba flaveola Genus : Bananaquits
Bananaquit, A species of Bananaquits
Botanical name: Coereba flaveola
Genus: Bananaquits
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Description
The bananaquit is a common bird found in tropical forests, woodlands, and home gardens where they primarily feed on nectar and fruit. There are over 40 known subspecies endemic to specific regions with noticeable differences in appearance. The exact taxonomic placement of Coereba flaveola is a subject of much debate among ornithologists, with some suggesting it should be split into at least three different species.
Size
11 cm
Life Expectancy
7 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Bananaquit consumes a diverse diet comprised of flower nectar, various fruits, and small arthropods such as insects. Its feeding behavior includes agile foraging and utilizing a specialized tongue adapted for nectar extraction. Bananaquit displays a preference for sugar-rich foods, often frequenting feeders.
Habitat
Bananaquit inhabits a diverse range of environments, from savannas and various forest types to gardens and mangroves, primarily across the Caribbean and Northern South American regions. Favoring areas with flowers, these birds are commonly found in lowlands and up to 2000 meters in the Andes, adapting to fairly dry to humid conditions.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Behavior
The bananaquit has a slender, curved bill, adapted to taking nectar from flowers. It sometimes pierces flowers from the side, taking the nectar without pollinating the plant. It also feeds on sweet juices by puncturing fruit with its beak, and will eat small insects on occasion. While feeding, the bananaquit must always perch as it cannot hover like a hummingbird. The bananaquit is known for its ability to adjust remarkably to human environments. 
Distribution Area
It is resident in tropical South America north to southern Mexico and the Caribbean. It is found throughout the West Indies, except for Cuba. Birds from the Bahamas are rare visitors to Florida. It occurs in a wide range of open to semi-open habitats, including gardens and parks, but it is rare or absent in deserts, dense forests (e. g. large parts of the Amazon rainforest) and at altitudes above 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Coerebidae Genus
Bananaquits Species
Bananaquit 
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