bananaquit
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Noun — A bananaquit is a small nectar-feeding bird, Coereba flaveola, believed to be a relative of Darwin's finches and the grassquits.
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spot a bananaquit
bananaquits at the feeder
It is a straightforward common name used in everyday birdwatching contexts, not just scientific writing.
Etymology
The name combines banana with quit, a term for a small passerine bird.
Full origin of bananaquit →Frequently asked questions
What does a bananaquit eat?
It is a nectar-feeding bird.
Is the bananaquit related to finches?
It is thought to be related to Darwin's finches and the grassquits, though it is classed separately as Coereba flaveola.
What does the name 'bananaquit' mean?
It combines banana with quit, a term for a small passerine bird.
