Green hummingbird
Species range: Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.
The larger of the two hummingbird species, it is iridescent green on its belly and back and has a long, curved beak. Depending on the light, this bird can appear completely black.
Hummingbird
Species range: Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.
As its name suggests, the male has a prominent crested head and black belly. This species is particularly small, even for a hummingbird. These birds are common on St. Martin.
Colombe Zénaïde
Species range: Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula.
Subspecies range: Lesser Antilles
American Kestrel
Subspecies range: Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Elénie Siffleuse
Species range: Caribbean.
Subspecies range: Northern Lesser Antilles.
This passerine, known locally as the Whistler or Fio-fio, emits a beautiful whistle and can be seen in bushy areas.