{"id":3560,"date":"2022-12-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/colorful-birds-on-bonaire\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T11:29:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:29:29","slug":"blog-colorful-birds-bonaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-colorful-birds-bonaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorful Birds on Bonaire"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle img{margin-left:12px}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li{text-align:right}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li a img{margin-left:12px}.wpml-language-switcher-block{display:flex;box-sizing:border-box;width:100% 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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child wp-block-navigation-submenu open-on-hover-click\"><div class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"current-language-item\" style=\"display:flex;cursor:pointer\" data-wpml=\"current-language-item\"><div style=\"display:inline-block\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"wpml-ls-flag\" class=\"wpml-ls-flag\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flags\/USflag.png\" style=\"margin-right:4px;width:18px;height:12px;border-radius:0%;object-fit:unset\" size=\"24\" data-wpml=\"flag-url\"><span data-wpml=\"label\" data-wpml-label-type=\"native\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label \">English<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path 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Are you interested in discovering the birds you can spot here, or have you already seen a colorful bird on Bonaire that you&#8217;d like to know more about? Below, we will introduce you to the most colorful birds of Bonaire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<br><\/mark><\/strong><br>Thank you for your interest in our beautiful island in the Caribbean! We love sharing our passion for Bonaire with everyone \u2014 locals, visitors, and of course, with our guests during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Curious how we do that? You can find all the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/about-us\/about-us-sharing-island-love\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>With Island Love,<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-15481\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bas-Jessica.png\" alt=\"Bas &amp; Jessica\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you interested in the nature of Bonaire? Take a break from the crowds during one of our tours. That&#8217;s when the island&#8217;s nature truly comes alive! Bird enthusiasts can join us on a customized <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Birdwatching Tour<\/mark><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbird-lovers.webp\" alt=\"Call to action button, stating &quot;Our Birdwatching Tours&quot; &quot;Join a Birdwatching Tour!&quot; with a picture two kissing hummingbirds.\" class=\"wp-image-10790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbird-lovers.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbird-lovers-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Lora \/ Yellow-Shouldered Amazon <em>(Amazona barbadensis)<\/em><\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lora-Dos-Pos.webp\" alt=\"The Yellow-shouldered amazon (Amazona barbadensis), also known as &quot;lora&quot; in Papiamentu, is a parrot found on Bonaire. It is a green parrot with a yellow head and red and blue in the wings.\" class=\"wp-image-4812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lora-Dos-Pos.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lora-Dos-Pos-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lora-Dos-Pos-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The lora is a large parrot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>yellow-winged amazon<\/strong> is commonly referred to as <em>lora<\/em> by everyone on Bonaire. These colorful birds are often seen in the green hills of Bonaire, but they sometimes visit the neighborhoods of Kralendijk and the surrounding areas as well. They feed on various seeds and fruits, often perching on top of columnar cacti to nibble on the cactus fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sizable bird has a short tail and is primarily green in color. It has yellow feathers around the eyes and beak. When the lora spreads its wings, more colors come into view. The underwing is yellow, with blue and red accents. Their distinctive calls make it hard for them to go unnoticed. They are very social animals, constantly communicating with each other.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, loras are also kept in cages on the island, subjected to solitary confinement while their wild counterparts fly past, calling loudly. This is a significant reason why the Yellow-winged Amazon is critically endangered. The birds are taken from their nests by poachers at a young age to be sold as pets. Loras nest in cavities in the cliffs of Bonaire. They can also create a cavity in a termite nest. These are found in trees, whereas Bonaire mostly has shrubs and cacti. In the colonial <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-history-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">History of Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, many trees were cut down, and most seedlings are eaten by free-roaming goats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Prikichi \/ Brown-Throated Parakeet <em>(Eupsittula pertinax)<\/em><\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Prikichi-maisparkiet.webp\" alt=\"The brown-throated parakeet (Eupsittula pertinax) is a parakeet found on Bonaire. It is a green parakeet with a yellow head.\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-4817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Prikichi-maisparkiet.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Prikichi-maisparkiet-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Prikichi-maisparkiet-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The prikichi is a lot smaller.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>brown-throated parakeet<\/strong> is usually called by its name in Papiamentu on the island: <em>prikichi<\/em>. This bird makes even more noise! We often encounter them during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, just like when <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/hiking-on-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hiking on Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. These birds are the aerial acrobats of Bonaire, frequently zooming by while screeching loudly. Like the loras, they are green with yellow on the head, but they are noticeably smaller than the loras. They have a long tail, and the yellow color covers a larger portion of their head and neck. Unlike loras, the parakeets do not display other colors in their wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to loras, parakeets are social birds that feed on seeds and fruits and also nest in termite mounds. Fortunately, they are not kept in cages, so this bird is under less pressure compared to the lora.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Venezuelan Troupial <em>(Icterus icterus)<\/em><\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Oranje-troepiaal.webp\" alt=\"The famous orange birds of Bonaire make their presence known. The Venezuelan troupial (Icterus icterus) has a black head and black-and-white wings.\" class=\"wp-image-4821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Oranje-troepiaal.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Oranje-troepiaal-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Oranje-troepiaal-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A singing troupial in the early morning light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Venezuelan troupial<\/strong> (<em>trupial <\/em>in Papiamentu) makes quite a noise even before sunrise. With its singing, it enlivens the morning walk of our tour through the north and east. Just like the cuckoo, it calls its own name, although it also makes some variations on it. It is an orange bird with a black head, neck, wings, and tail. They have white accents in their wings, which are unique for each individual. Around their eyes, they have a patch of blue-colored bare skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The troupial can be spotted almost everywhere on the island. They have an extensive menu of fruits, seeds, and insects, but they also raid nests of other birds. They are fond of the sugar that people offer at feeding tables. Do this in moderation, as birds can also develop diabetes! It&#8217;s better to treat them with some orange or the leftover scraps of pineapple or mango. They also love (unsalted) peanuts.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The troupial is not native to Bonaire. It was introduced by humans, most likely from Cura\u00e7ao or Aruba, where it has been traditionally found.\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Yellow Oriole <em>(Icterus nigrogularis)<\/em><\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Gele-troepiaal.webp\" alt=\"The yellow oriole (Icterus nigrogularis) is a yellow bird that you often see on Bonaire. They have a black neck and black wings.\" class=\"wp-image-4824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Gele-troepiaal.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Gele-troepiaal-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Gele-troepiaal-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our hammock is occupied by this yellow oriole..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>yellow oriole<\/strong> (<em>trupial kach\u00f2<\/em> in Papiamentu) is slightly smaller than its orange counterpart. It is yellow with a black throat patch, wings, and tail. It barks like a little dog (kach\u00f2), but also sings occasionally. During its song, it strings together a series of whistling notes that are difficult to find any melodic coherence in. Some notes even sound a bit off-key!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The yellow oriole feeds on insects, seeds, fruits, and nectar. These birds also love sugar and can often be seen at feeding tables. In the wild, we encounter them less frequently. They are fantastic nest builders, weaving elongated nests that hang from the branches of tall trees.\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Zwarte-troepiaal.webp\" alt=\"Carib grackle (Quiscalus lugubris) is a black bird on Bonaire that makes a lot of noise.\" class=\"wp-image-4827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Zwarte-troepiaal.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Zwarte-troepiaal-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Zwarte-troepiaal-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Carib grackle by the sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The yellow oriole and Venezuelan troupial have a similar-looking relative on Bonaire. The <strong>Carib grackle<\/strong> (Quiscalus lugubris) is a loud, entirely black bird. It compensates for its lack of color with a beautiful sheen in the sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Scaly-Naped Pigeon <em>(Patagioenas squamosa)<\/em><\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Roodhalsduif.webp\" alt=\"The scaly-naped pigeon (Patagioenas squamosa) is a red dove that occurs on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-4830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Roodhalsduif.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Roodhalsduif-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Roodhalsduif-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> The scaly-naped pigeon leads a secluded life.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>scaly-naped pigeon<\/strong> (<em>Palomba di baranka<\/em> in Papiamentu) is a rarely seen, beautifully colored bird. These birds lead a secluded life in the mangroves and wooded areas of Bonaire. It is a rather plain bluish-grey dove, with a dull brown head and neck. However, this bird deserves a place on this list because of its neck, which is beautifully adorned with chestnut-brown \u201cscales\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scaly-naped pigeon mainly feeds on fruits and seeds and requires access to drinking water to survive. During the dry season, it can be spotted in places where water is available, such as springs, ponds, and wells. Join us on a <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/washington-slagbaai-park-tour\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/washington-slagbaai-park-tour\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">excursion to Washington-Slagbaai National Park<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. In the dry season, we frequently encounter them at Put Bronswinkel and Pos Mangel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color\"><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/guided-hiking-tours-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CTA-guided-hiking-tour-1.webp\" alt=\"CTA button stating: &quot;Choose your own hike!&quot; about the Guided Hiking Tour of HopiBonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-13641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CTA-guided-hiking-tour-1.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CTA-guided-hiking-tour-1-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Other Colorful Birds<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our other blogs, we discuss some smaller colorful birds. To complete this blog, you will find links to these blogs below the photos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hummingbirds of Bonaire<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/groene-kolibrie-blauwstaartsmaragdkolibrie.webp\" alt=\"The green hummingbird of Bonaire, also known as the blue-tailed emerald hummingbird, (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) is hovering in flight to feed on nectar from a purple flower.\" class=\"wp-image-4832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/groene-kolibrie-blauwstaartsmaragdkolibrie.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/groene-kolibrie-blauwstaartsmaragdkolibrie-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/groene-kolibrie-blauwstaartsmaragdkolibrie-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Green hummingbird (Blue-tailed emerald)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rode-kolibrie-muskietkolibrie.webp\" alt=\"A resting ruby-topaz hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) on a branch. This is the red hummingbird of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-4834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rode-kolibrie-muskietkolibrie.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rode-kolibrie-muskietkolibrie-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rode-kolibrie-muskietkolibrie-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red hummingbird (Ruby-topaz hummingbird)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hummingbirds also display stunning colors. Learn more about the <strong>green hummingbird<\/strong> (blue-tailed emerald, known as <em>blenchi<\/em> in Papiamentu) and the <strong>red hummingbird<\/strong> (ruby-topaz hummingbird, known as <em>d\u00f2rnasol<\/em> in Papiamentu). Both hummingbirds are featured in the bird blog about the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-small-birds-bonaire\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-small-birds-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Bird Small Five<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Three Small Yellow Birds<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suikerdiefje.webp\" alt=\"The bananaquit (Coereba flaveola) is a black bird with a yellow belly that is common in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-4836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suikerdiefje.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suikerdiefje-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suikerdiefje-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bananaquit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Saffraanvink-petje.webp\" alt=\"The saffron finch (Sicalis flaveola) is a yellow bird with an orange cap. It lives on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-5887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Saffraanvink-petje.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Saffraanvink-petje-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Saffraanvink-petje-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saffron finch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Gele-zanger-m-en-v.webp\" alt=\"The Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia), a small yellow bird that occurs naturally on Bonaire. \" class=\"wp-image-5880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Gele-zanger-m-en-v.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Gele-zanger-m-en-v-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Gele-zanger-m-en-v-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yellow warbler, male and female.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A yellow (with black) bird that is commonly seen is the <strong>bananaquit <\/strong>(known as <em>barika hel<\/em> in Papiamentu). This bird is featured in our blog about the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-garden-birds-bonaire\/#2_Bananaquit_Coereba_flaveola\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-garden-birds-bonaire\/#2_Bananaquit_Coereba_flaveola\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Garden birds of Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>saffron finch<\/strong> (known as <em>saffraanvink<\/em> in Papiamentu) is a yellow bird that is widespread on Bonaire. The <strong>yellow warbler<\/strong> (known as <em>para di misa<\/em> in Papiamentu) is also predominantly yellow. Both of them are featured in our bird blog about the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-small-birds-bonaire\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-small-birds-bonaire\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Bird Small Five<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Caribbean Flamingo<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jonge-flamingo-bij-Lac.webp\" alt=\"The Caribbean flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is one of the largest birds on Bonaire. This young flamingo is standing on the road near Lac.\" class=\"wp-image-4845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jonge-flamingo-bij-Lac.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jonge-flamingo-bij-Lac-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jonge-flamingo-bij-Lac-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Young flamingos are initially less pink in color.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous colorful bird of Bonaire is, of course, the <strong>Caribbean flamingo<\/strong> (known as <em>chogogo<\/em> in Papiamentu). In our richly illustrated photo blog, you will get an in-depth look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-flamingo-bonaire\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Flamingos of Bonaire<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>A Tour with HopiBonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a tour with HopiBonaire, you will embark on a journey to the most remote and beautiful places of Bonaire. Additionally, you will be with only your own group, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience at your own pace. We don&#8217;t mind taking some extra time!\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All tours can be customized to your preferences. We can even create a completely customized birdwatching tour just for you. Are you eager to join us on an adventure? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-osprey.webp\" alt=\"Call to action button, stating &quot;Our Birdwatching Tours&quot; &quot;Join a Birdwatching Tour!&quot; with a picture of a landing osprey.\" class=\"wp-image-10797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-osprey.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-osprey-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-big-birds-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Fly-on-Birds-of-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the next blog in our Birds of Bonaire series. 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