Bahama woodstar

Nesophlox evelynae

The Bahama woodstar or Bahama hummingbird (Nesophlox evelynae) is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Lucayan archipelago, including the Bahamian and Turks and Caicos islands.

Family: Trochilidae Order: Apodiformes Conservation: Least Concern

About the Bahama woodstar

The Bahama woodstar or Bahama hummingbird (Nesophlox evelynae) 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.

Fun Facts About Bahama woodstar

  • The Bahama woodstar or Bahama hummingbird (Nesophlox evelynae) 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.

Conservation Status

The Bahama woodstar is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderApodiformes
FamilyTrochilidae
GenusNesophlox
SpeciesNesophlox evelynae

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Related Species

Other species in the Trochilidae family: