About the Bahama Woodstar
The Bahama woodstar or Bahama hummingbird is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Lucayan archipelago, including the Bahamian and Turks and Caicos islands. It is named the "hummer" by locals due to a distinct humming sound it makes while feeding.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Nesophlox evelynae |
| Species Codes | bahwoo, BAWO, BAHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bahama Woodstar belong to?
The Bahama Woodstar (Nesophlox evelynae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Bahama Woodstar?
The Bahama woodstar or Bahama hummingbird is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Lucayan archipelago, including the Bahamian and Turks and Caicos islands. It is named the \"hummer\" by locals due to a distinct humming sound it makes while feeding....
Where can I report a Bahama Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Bahama Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bahwoo, or on iNaturalist.
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