Bananaquit (Continental ssp.)

The Bananaquit occurs in western Ecuador, primarily in lowland and foothill regions below 1,500 meters, where it inhabits forest edges, gardens, plantations, and secondary growth. It is generally common and conspicuous, often seen flitting among flowering shrubs and trees, using its curved bill to extract nectar, while also consuming fruit and small insects. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a broad Neotropical range and a stable population that thrives in disturbed and cultivated habitats. Natural history observations highlight its energetic movements, persistent vocalizations, and loosely built, globular nests, with breeding documented across much of the year.