Hispaniolan Spindalis
NameHispaniolan Spindalis
Common NameHispaniolan Spindalis
Scientific NameSpindalis dominicensis
FamilySpindalidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsMales feature bright yellow underparts, nape, and rump, with an olive-green back. The head is boldly patterned with a black crown and eye-stripe, contrasted by a broad white supercilium and malar stripe. Wings are black with prominent white bars and edgings. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and dull yellow underparts, and less distinct head markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, and somewhat buzzy notes, often a rapid 'chip-chip-chip' call, and a more complex, warbling song.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, encompassing both Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where it is found in a variety of forest habitats.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow plumage (males), Distinctive black and white head pattern (males), White wing bars, Endemic to Hispaniola
Description
The Hispaniolan Spindalis is a vibrant, medium-sized songbird endemic to Hispaniola. Males are particularly striking with their bright yellow, black, and white plumage. They are typically found foraging for fruits and nectar in the canopy of various forest types.
