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Stewart the Red-Billed Streamertail

Welcome, Stewart the Red-Billed Streamertail! These hummingbirds are native to Jamaica and are their national bird. This aircraft is named in honor of the late businessman, hotelier, and Sandals Resorts founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart. Some call the Red-Billed Streamertail the most beautiful bird on earth as they have distinctive iridescent emerald green coloring and long red bills. They are known locally as the ‘Doctor Bird’ for their long outer tail feathers and black crest that remind Jamaicans of an old-time doctor. Red-Billed Streamertails are a small species that range between 10 and 30 cm long, including the bill and tail. Like many other hummingbirds, Red-Billed Streamertails have a daily sugar consumption of up to half their body mass to fulfill the energy needs of hovering flights. They consume the nectar from long tubular-shaped flowers that they can exclusively access, making them the primary pollinators. These birds have no predators other than humans, who occasionally destroy eggs and nests.

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