Bananaquit (Sugar Bird) Natural History & Captive Care

[findi]

Hi All,
A bold, “trusting” demeanor and strikingly-beautiful plumage has rendered the Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola) a popular bird both in and out of captivity. Throughout its range, hotels and restaurants attract these little dynamos with bowls of sugar water, much to the delight of their patrons. Bananaquits provided me with an excellent introduction to softbill-keeping when I began working for bird importers and zoos, and they remain a hardy favorite of aviculturists worldwide. Read article here: http://bitly.com/Ml26kN
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[jnorriss]

I seem to remember these bird when we lived in Antigua back in early 70s. They used to visit the tables at the Jabberwocky Hotel just outside the airport where we stayed on first arrival. They were very tame and cheeky and always joined us at breakfast time on our patio.......thanks for bringing back a happy distant memory.

[findi]

Hi,

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated, yes, in Antigua you most likely did see these little guys,

Best, Frank