Bananaquit - Volcan Arenal, CR

A Bananaquit near Arenal, takes a second to look our way during a feeding in the purple porterweed flowers. This photo was taken at Arenal Observatory Lodge, one of Costa Rica's most reliable locations for close views of this energetic species. Although often mistaken for a honeycreeper, the Bananaquit belongs to its own family. It uses a curved bill and brush-tipped tongue to feed on nectar, while also taking insects and fruit. It rarely stays still for long, often clinging upside down as it works through flowering shrubs with remarkable agility. The lodge's gardens and surrounding rainforest provide ideal habitat. Bananaquits are entertaining and photogenic birds to add to an Arenal tour. www.10000BirdTours.com

A Bananaquit below Arenal, takes a second to look our way during a feeding in the purple porterweed flowers. This photo was taken at Arenal Observatory Lodge, one of Costa Rica's most reliable locations for close views of this energetic species. Although often mistaken for a honeycreeper, the Bananaquit belongs to its own family. It uses a curved bill and brush-tipped tongue to feed on nectar, while also taking insects and fruit. It rarely stays still for long, often clinging upside down as it works through flowering shrubs with remarkable agility. The lodge's gardens and surrounding rainforest provide ideal habitat. Bananaquits are entertaining and photogenic birds to add to an Arenal tour.
www.10000BirdTours.com

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