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Blue-tailed emerald / Blauwstaartsmaragdkolibrie / Blenchi bèrdè

Chlorostilbon mellisugus

The blue-tailed emerald hummingbird is the smaller and more common of the two locally occurring hummingbird species (the other species is the ruby-topaz hummingbird). This hummingbird gets its name from its brilliant emerald green color. Males have this color on the upper part of their bodies, while the underside is slightly lighter. Females are generally less brightly colored, with a greener back and a gray underside. This hummingbird is relatively small, with a body length of about 7 to 9 cm and they can fly incredibly fast and agilely.

The blue-tailed emerald hummingbird is found in North and South America. They live in tropical rainforests, forests, savannas, gardens, and urban areas. They are often seen in gardens and parks with many flowers. This bird species breeds on Curaçao and can be observed year-round. Pay close attention when the trees are in full bloom. More information about the bird is available on this website https://ebird.org/species/blteme1/CW

Black-and-white warbler / Bonte zanger / Chipe kabes abou

Mniotilta varia

The black-and-white warbler is a small, lively songbird with a distinctive black-and-white striped pattern. Both males and females have a black-and-white striped head, back, and wings. Males have a darker color on the upper parts of their body than females.

This bird is found throughout much of North America. In the winter they migrate to Central America, northern South America and the Caribbean. They live in forests, shrublands, and mangroves.

The black-and-white warbler is known for its creeping way of foraging and is easy to distinguish from other bird species such as the bananaquit (‘barika hel’ in Papiamentu), which occurs in large numbers in the Kabouterbos. They climb tree trunks and branches, extracting insects from bark and tree crevices.

The black-and-white warbler is often found in different habitats during its winter migration. It is an irregular visitor from North America and is often observed alone. During migration, it may stay in an area only briefly to regain energy before quickly moving on. In this forest the black-and-white warbler has repeatedly been observed in areas where many songbirds, such as the bananaquit and the yellow warbler were actively foraging. During migration season, you never know what to expect among groups of songbirds, so always take a look! More information about the bird is available on this website https://ebird.org/species/bawwar/CW

Mangrove Cuckoo / Mangrovekoekoek / Kuku mangel

Coccyzus minor

The mangrove cuckoo is a bird species that primarily inhabits mangrove forests and coastal areas. This bird has a grayish-brown back, wings, and tail, while the belly and chest are white. It also features a black stripe running through the eye and extending to the neck. The beak is black on the upper mandible and yellow on the lower mandible. In addition to its distinctive eye stripe and two-toned beak, it has a long, rounded tail with white spots on the underside.

The mangrove cuckoo is found in coastal areas from the southern United States to the northern parts of South America. As its name suggests, it primarily lives in mangrove forests, but it can also be found in other coastal habitats such as swamps and shrublands.

In this forest the mangrove cuckoo is often observed along the dam embankments in the manchineel trees, where it hunts large insects to build up energy for its migration. This bird is usually quiet during its migratory period, making it difficult to detect. The mangrove cuckoo is an irregular visitor from other Caribbean islands and Florida. It can be observed year-round, but never in large numbers. More information about the bird is available on this website https://ebird.org/species/mancuc/CW