Bird · GBIF taxon 2493744
Bananaquit
Coereba flaveolaAlso known as Yellowbelly, Sucrier, Sugarbird
Bananaquits are lively, highly curious songbirds recognized by their bright yellow bellies, dark grey backs, and striking white eyebrow stripes. Equipped with a sharp decurved bill, they frequently pierce flower bases to steal nectar when blooms are too deep to access directly. They adapt remarkably well to human environments, regularly visiting garden feeders and patio tables across the tropical Americas.
NectarivoreSongbirdTropical
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Floral Nectar
- Small Caterpillars
- Berries
Predators
- Snakes
- Domestic Cats
- Small Raptors
ThreatsPredation by invasive species, severe storms, and habitat alteration
HabitatsGardens, plantations, scrublands, tropical forest edges, and urban parks
Life span3–7 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyThraupidae
- SpeciesCoereba flaveola
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
- Low
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Feeding Stations: Hang sugar-water feeders or offer fresh papaya slices to draw them near.
- Observe Behavior: Look closely at deep flowers to see if they pierce the base to rob nectar.
- Listen for Calls: Learn their rapid, high-pitched buzzy song to spot them flitting through foliage.
Competitor (c) Alejandro Bayer Tamayo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Neighboring Species (c) Dario Sanches, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Tony Northrup / CC BY 3.0 · cc-by
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