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
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 thrives in a variety of environments ranging from savannas and grasslands to forests, including rainforests, scrub forests, and forest borders in fairly dry to humid regions. This species is most abundant in gardens, disturbed or shrubby areas, light woodland, and mangroves, while it is less common in arid scrub and sparsely found or even absent in extensive humid forests. Bananaquit is particularly prevalent in areas with flowers throughout the Caribbean and in dry to moderately humid zones within the Caribbean region of Northern South America. It is generally located in lowland regions but can also be found in the Andes up to 2000 meters, and occasionally up to 2600 meters in certain areas.
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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