Orangequit
A species of Orangequit Scientific name : Euneornis campestris Genus : Orangequit
Orangequit, A species of Orangequit
Botanical name: Euneornis campestris
Genus: Orangequit
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The orangequit (Euneornis campestris) is a species of passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae and is the only member of the genus Euneornis. It is endemic to Jamaica where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. The Orangequit's breeding season is between the months of April and June. The species will build nests out of grass and plant fiber and place them in trees almost six meters above the ground. The female will typically lay 2-4 eggs at a time and will incubate. The appearances differs according to their sex and age.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Orangequit has a diverse diet, feeding on nectar, fruits, invertebrates, and seeds. It displays a variety of foraging behaviors and possesses specialized feeding adaptations, though not specified here. Orangequit is known for a preference towards certain flowers for nectar, indicative of a coevolution with local flora.
Habitat
The orangequit primarily inhabits humid forests and is also commonly found within shade coffee plantations. This bird species' range extends from sea level up to elevations of 1500 meters, with a preference for middle elevations. While the orangequit favors areas with dense canopy cover, it has adapted well to the agricultural environment of coffee plantations, where it can still find suitable shelter and resources.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Orangequit Species
Orangequit