Hispaniolan Spindalis (Spindalis dominicensis)
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Hispaniolan Spindalis

Spindalis dominicensis (Bryant, H, 1867)

16 cmLength29 gWeight

The Hispaniolan spindalis (Spindalis dominicensis) is one of four species of bird in family Spindalidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Dominican Republic, Haiti

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Dominican Republic, Haiti

Hispaniolan Spindalis has been recorded at 12 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. ZapoténDominican Republic518 records
  2. Reserva Científica Ebano VerdeDominican Republic207 records
  3. Rabo de GatoDominican Republic44 records
More places
  1. LabadieHaiti4 records
  2. P. N. Los HaitisesDominican Republic4 records
  3. Cabo Rojo - PedernalesDominican Republic3 records
  4. Rancho BaiguateDominican Republic2 records
  5. P.N. de la VisiteHaiti1 record
  6. Punta Cana Resort and ClubDominican Republic1 record
  7. P.N. del EsteDominican Republic1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Dominican RepublicHaiti

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Hispaniolan spindalis (Spindalis dominicensis) is one of four species of bird in family Spindalidae. It is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola which is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

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Questions

How big is the Hispaniolan Spindalis?

The Hispaniolan Spindalis is about 16 cm long and weighs around 29 g.

Where does the Hispaniolan Spindalis live?

Its breeding range: North America: Hispaniola. It is most often recorded in Dominican Republic and Haiti.

When is the best time to see the Hispaniolan Spindalis?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Hispaniolan Spindalis endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Hispaniolan Spindalis as Least Concern.

What does the Hispaniolan Spindalis eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Hispaniolan Spindalis in?

It belongs to the family Greater Antillean Tanagers (Phaenicophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
16 cm
Weight
29 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
83 mm
Tail
66 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: Hispaniola

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Greater Antillean Tanagers Phaenicophilidae
Genus
Spindalis

Other birds in the genus Spindalis

Western SpindalisWestern SpindalisSpindalis zenaPuerto Rican SpindalisPuerto Rican SpindalisSpindalis portoricensisJamaican SpindalisJamaican SpindalisSpindalis nigricephalaBlack-crowned Palm-tanagerBlack-crowned Palm-tanagerPhaenicophilus palmarumGrey-crowned Palm-tanagerGrey-crowned Palm-tanagerPhaenicophilus poliocephalusGreen-tailed WarblerGreen-tailed WarblerMicroligea palustrisWhite-winged WarblerWhite-winged WarblerXenoligea montanaPuerto Rican TanagerPuerto Rican TanagerNesospingus speculiferus
Hispaniolan Spindalis

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