The brave tropical Bananaquit is aptly named, because it is easy to find these birds in banana trees as they forage for sweet foods. They can even become so brazen that they will fly into open homes to steal sugar, earning the nickname "sugar bird."
The Bananaquit is a tropical bird easily found in forests and gardens where nectar-producing flowers and fruit are abundant. Their year-round range includes most of the Caribbean islands though they are rare in Cuba, and they are also found in Central America
With such a widespread range, these birds have developed many different calls and vocalizations depending on geography. Sharp buzzes, trills and very high, thin notes are common, and their calls may be mistaken for insects.
Photographed in the wild, Island of St. Lucia
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