The curved bill of a Bananaquit is used to take nectar from flowers, which they eat. Unlike hummingbirds, which can hover when they eat, Bananaquits are large enough that they have to perch.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Day 81: Bananaquit
I love today's bird because they have such a fun name. Bananaquits are colorful, frisky little birds that we found all over Puerto Rico (and also on our trip to Costa Rica a few years ago). They make funny little faces when they call, sticking out their tongues. They are also known for their ability to adapt to human environments, which we noticed. They didn't seem to care that we were watching them most of the time.
The curved bill of a Bananaquit is used to take nectar from flowers, which they eat. Unlike hummingbirds, which can hover when they eat, Bananaquits are large enough that they have to perch.
The curved bill of a Bananaquit is used to take nectar from flowers, which they eat. Unlike hummingbirds, which can hover when they eat, Bananaquits are large enough that they have to perch.
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