Black-crowned Palm-Tanager
NameBlack-crowned Palm-Tanager
Common NameBlack-crowned Palm-Tanager
Scientific NamePhaenicophilus palmarum
FamilyPhaenicophilidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)29
Plumage DetailsThis species has a distinctive black crown, a prominent white supercilium (stripe above the eye), and a black stripe extending from the bill through the eye. A white crescent is visible below the eye. The nape and underparts are gray, contrasting with an olive-green back, wings, and tail. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, reedy notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee', sometimes incorporating more complex warbling phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, which includes the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Identifying FeaturesBlack crown, White supercilium, White crescent below eye, Olive-green back and wings, Gray underparts
Description
The Black-crowned Palm-Tanager is a medium-sized passerine endemic to Hispaniola, characterized by its striking head pattern and olive-green back. It is an active forager, typically found in the canopy and subcanopy of various wooded habitats, often moving in mixed-species flocks.
