About the Bananaquit
The bananaquit is a species of passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. Before the development of molecular genetics in the 21st century, its relationship to other species was uncertain and it was either placed with the buntings and New World sparrows in the family Emberizidae, with New World warblers in the family Parulidae or its own monotypic family Coerebidae. This small, active nectarivore is found in warmer parts of the Americas and is generally common.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Coereba flaveola |
| Species Codes | banana, BANA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bananaquit belong to?
The Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bananaquit?
The bananaquit is a species of passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. Before the development of molecular genetics in the 21st century, its relationship to other species was uncertain and it was either placed with the buntings and New World sparrows in the family Emberizidae, with New Worl...
Where can I report a Bananaquit sighting?
You can log sightings of Bananaquit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code banana, or on iNaturalist.
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