Bahama Woodstar

Bahama Woodstar

Nesophlox evelynae

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

It is named the "hummer" by locals due to a distinct humming sound it makes while feeding.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in many different habitats such as gardens, scrubland, both secondary growth and dry lowland, the edges of tropical evergreen forests and pine forests.

Diet

Feed on insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance