Bahama Woodstar
Nesophlox evelynae
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Bahamas
- Family
- Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Varied habitats in Bahamas (except for Inagua group) and the Caicos Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bahama woodstar
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
