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Orangequit
Euneornis campestris
Orangequit (Euneornis campestris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Orangequit (Euneornis campestris) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 16 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
- Genus Euneornis
- Species campestris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 16 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Orangequit is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Orangequit is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Orangequit (Euneornis campestris) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA Jamaica.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 16 g, with a wing length of about 7 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 11,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Orangequit?
The Orangequit is a small bird that weighs around 16 g.
Where does the Orangequit live?
The Orangequit is found across North America with a range covering NA Jamaica, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Orangequit belong to?
The Orangequit (Euneornis campestris) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Orangequit eat?
The Orangequit is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Orangequit migrate?
The Orangequit is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Orangequit endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Orangequit make?
1 real field recording of the Orangequit — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Orangequit's range?
The Orangequit has a mapped global range of about 11,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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