Bananaquit
Bananaquit
Coereba flaveola intermedia
Thraupidae - Tanagers and Allies
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@ Wildsumaco Lodge, Napo Province, Ecuador - 10/31/2025
The Bananaquit is a tiny, energetic bird with blackish upperparts, a bright yellow belly, a white eyebrow, and a curved, slender bill. The throat is often white or grayish, and the wings show pale edging. Its lively movements and bold facial pattern make it easy to spot.
Species eBird Ecuador Link: Bananaquit
In Ecuador, it is found mainly in the northwest lowlands and foothills, inhabiting forest edges, gardens, plantations, and second growth. It is especially common around flowering shrubs.
Listed as Least Concern, it is widespread throughout the Caribbean and northern South America and thrives in human‑modified landscapes.
Bananaquits are nectar thieves, often piercing the base of flowers to access nectar without pollinating the plant. They are bold, curious, and frequent visitors to feeders.
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