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Birdsong field guide

Inagua Woodstar

Nesophlox lyrura

A small, vibrant hummingbird endemic to the southern Bahamas, distinguished by the male's iridescent violet gorget and uniquely curved tail feathers.

What it sounds like

Rapid, high-pitched metallic 'chi-chi-chi' notes and a sharp 'tit-it' chatter.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Brendan Sloan · BahamasCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

The species was officially split from the Bahama Woodstar in 2015 based on distinct vocalizations and tail morphology.
Its specific name, lyrura, refers to the male's outer tail feathers which curve outward in the shape of a lyre.
During courtship dives, the male produces a mechanical 'twanging' sound by vibrating its specialized tail feathers.
It is one of the few bird species globally that is entirely restricted to the islands of Great and Little Inagua.
While feeding, it frequently pumps and tilts its tail, a behavior more pronounced than in many other woodstar species.

Habitat

Tropical dry forest, scrubland, gardens, and secondary growth coppice.

Range

Endemic to Great Inagua and Little Inagua islands in the Bahamas.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Bahama WoodstarNesophlox evelynae

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