Black-crowned Palm-tanager
A species of Hispaniolan palm tanagers Scientific name : Phaenicophilus palmarum Genus : Hispaniolan palm tanagers
Black-crowned Palm-tanager, A species of Hispaniolan palm tanagers
Botanical name: Phaenicophilus palmarum
Genus: Hispaniolan palm tanagers
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Description General Info
Description
The black-crowned tanager or black-crowned palm-tanager (Phaenicophilus palmarum) is a species of bird of the family Phaenicophilidae, which was formerly placed in the family Thraupidae. It is found on Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic).
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-crowned Palm-tanager consumes a varied diet, including arthropods, fruits, nectar, and fruit seeds. It forages primarily by gleaning insects. Black-crowned Palm-tanager showcases unique dietary preferences for certain fruits and nectar, indicative of its diverse foraging strategies.
Habitat
Black-crowned Palm-tanager is adapted to a range of environments from dry to humid zones, inhabiting both urban and rural settings. Its preferred habitats include thickets, gardens, and areas with isolated trees. Black-crowned Palm-tanager is commonly found in various forest types such as mangroves, pine forests, and cloud forests. They are more prevalent in lowland regions but can also be found in some highland areas, although less frequently above 2000 meters elevation. The species occupies territories from sea level up to approximately 2500 meters.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Species
Black-crowned Palm-tanager