Bahama Woodstar
Nesophlox evelynae
The Bahama Woodstar (Nesophlox evelynae) is a rare hummingbird found in 4 countries, weighing about 2 g. The Bahama woodstar or Bahama hummingbird is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Lucayan archipelago, including the Bahamian and Turks and Caicos islands.
About the Bahama Woodstar
The Bahama woodstar or Bahama hummingbird is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Lucayan archipelago, including the Bahamian and Turks and Caicos islands. It is named the "hummer" by locals due to a distinct humming sound it makes while feeding.
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How to identify it
The Bahama woodstar is a small hummingbird, growing to be only about 8 to 9.5 cm (3.1 to 3.7 in) in length. These birds weigh around 2.4 to 3 g (0.085 to 0.106 oz). Their backs are green and gold, with olive-buff underparts, and flanks fading into white (males) or cinnamon (females). Wings are brown and their tails appear a blackish-purple. Males have a fork-shaped tail while females display a more rounded tail with wider feathers. Males have bright purple iridescent gorgets (when accurately exposed to sunlight) lined with a white stripe, which dull out as breeding season ends. Voice: The Bahama woodstar has three typical vocalizations: "chips", scolding and song. During flight and feeding, Bahama woodstars will make a one syllable "chip" sound. The length of this call may vary, from a simple "chip" to a longer, repeated sequence of "chips". Other simple calls such as "spurts" from courting or fighting males, and "cheep" sounds from younglings have rarely been recorded.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Bahama Woodstar?
- The Bahama woodstar is a small hummingbird, growing to be only about 8 to 9.5 cm (3.1 to 3.7 in) in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Bahama Woodstar?
- The Bahama Woodstar is a tiny sized bird weighing about 2 g.
- Where can you see a Bahama Woodstar?
- The Bahama Woodstar occurs in 4 countries, including the Bahamas, the Turks & Caicos Islands and Costa Rica.
- What birds look similar to a Bahama Woodstar?
- The Bahama Woodstar is most easily confused with the Inagua Woodstar.
- Is the Bahama Woodstar endangered?
- The Bahama Woodstar is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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