Endemic bird of the day : Bananaquit

Abstract

Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) day 3 poster, dedicated to Sugar Bird, Banana Bird, See-see Bird, Beeny Bird. These are all affectionate nicknames for our beloved Bananaquit. The Bananaquit is a small, friendly songbird found throughout the Caribbean (except mainland Cuba), and parts of Central and South America. They are distinctive birds with down-curved bills, black upperparts, bright yellow belly, and a conspicuous white eyebrow. Their plumage color varies greatly across the Caribbean, however, with more than 41 recognized subspecies! Features such as the color of the throat (white, gray, or black), length of the bill, and amount of yellow on the belly vary. As a complement to the poster, a coloring sheet is included.