Bananaquit

Small and short-tailed with short, de curved black bill. Black above with white underparts. Belly is yellow with bold white stripe over eyes. Remnant is yellow. Legs and feet are black. Weak flap flight, swap rapid wing beats with brief periods of wings pulled to sides

Range and habitat

Generally seen in wooded areas and gardens of the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. A unusual visitor to southern Florida, most often seen in gardens containing unusual flowers.

Interesting Facts

Bananaquits construct nests with side entrance holes. Numerous nests may be built, with some used only as sleeping digs.
Its nickname, the sugar bird, comes from its resemblance a bowls or bird feeders stored with coarse sugar, a common method of attracting these birds in the USVI.