Jamaican Spindalis (Spindalis nigricephala)
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Jamaican Spindalis

Spindalis nigricephala (Jameson, 1835)

18 cmLength45 gWeight

The Jamaican spindalis (Spindalis nigricephala) is one of four species of bird in family Spindalidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Jamaica

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Jamaican Spindalis has been recorded at 14 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ecclesdown RoadJamaica871 records
  2. Blue Mountains NP – Hardwar GapJamaica462 records
  3. Green Castle EstateJamaica406 records
More places
  1. Blue Mountains NP – Starlight ChaletJamaica313 records
  2. Stewart TownJamaica265 records
  3. Blue Mountains NP – Silver Hill GapJamaica254 records
  4. Marshalls PenJamaica254 records
  5. Mockingbird Hill HotelJamaica212 records
  6. Blue Mountains NP – Hardwar Gap to Silver Hill GapJamaica199 records
  7. San San Police Station RoadJamaica193 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Jamaica

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 Jamaican spindalis (Spindalis nigricephala) is one of four species of bird in family Spindalidae. It is endemic to Jamaica.

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Questions

How big is the Jamaican Spindalis?

The Jamaican Spindalis is about 18 cm long and weighs around 45 g.

Where does the Jamaican Spindalis live?

Its breeding range: North America: Jamaica. It is most often recorded in Jamaica.

When is the best time to see the Jamaican Spindalis?

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

Is the Jamaican Spindalis endangered?

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

What does the Jamaican Spindalis eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Jamaican Spindalis in?

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

At a glance

Length
18 cm
Weight
45 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
95 mm
Tail
72 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

North America: Jamaica

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 zenaHispaniolan SpindalisHispaniolan SpindalisSpindalis dominicensisPuerto Rican SpindalisPuerto Rican SpindalisSpindalis portoricensisBlack-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
Jamaican Spindalis

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