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Birdsong field guide

Bahama Woodstar

Nesophlox evelynae

A small, endemic hummingbird of the Lucayan Archipelago, the Bahama Woodstar is easily identified by the male's iridescent violet-purple gorget and white breast band.

What it sounds like

A sharp, metallic 'tit' or 'tit-it' given frequently while feeding or perched.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Andrew Spencer · BahamasCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It was formerly considered the same species as the Inagua Woodstar until differences in plumage and courtship sounds led to a formal split.
Males perform a dramatic U-shaped aerial display, using specialized tail feathers to create a distinct mechanical 'shrrrp' sound during the dive.
Unlike many migratory hummingbirds, this species is a year-round resident of its island range.
They possess a long, slightly decurved bill perfectly adapted for foraging in tubular flowers like those of the Leonotis and Ernodea.
The Bahama Woodstar is known for its boldness, often allowing close approach by humans while it feeds in garden environments.

Habitat

Pine woodlands, scrublands, broadleaf coppice, and suburban gardens.

Range

Endemic to the Bahamas (excluding Great and Little Inagua) and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Inagua WoodstarNesophlox lyrura

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