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Bananaquit The bananaquit is a small bird, although there is some degree of size variation across the various subspecies. Length can range from 10 to 13 cm. Most subspecies of the bananaquit have dark grey (almost black) upperparts, black crown and sides of the head, a prominent white eyestripe, grey throat, white vent, and yellow chest, belly and rump. The sexes are alike, but juveniles are duller and often have a partially yellow eyebrow and throat. Always enjoying any sweet treat provided by humans, thereby known as &quot;sugarbirds&quot;.<br />
Habitat:<br />
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles. Bananaquit,Caribbean Netherlands,Coereba flaveola,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Bananaquit

The bananaquit is a small bird, although there is some degree of size variation across the various subspecies. Length can range from 10 to 13 cm. Most subspecies of the bananaquit have dark grey (almost black) upperparts, black crown and sides of the head, a prominent white eyestripe, grey throat, white vent, and yellow chest, belly and rump. The sexes are alike, but juveniles are duller and often have a partially yellow eyebrow and throat. Always enjoying any sweet treat provided by humans, thereby known as "sugarbirds".
Habitat:
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles.

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The bananaquit is a species of passerine bird of uncertain relation. This small, active nectarivore is found in warmer parts of the Americas, and is generally common.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Feb 18, 2018. Captured Sep 10, 2017 14:04 in Bulevar Gob. N. Debrot, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands.
  • SP-820UZ
  • f/5.7
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO200
  • 94.1mm