Hispaniolan Spindalis
A species of Stripe-headed Tanagers Scientific name : Spindalis dominicensis Genus : Stripe-headed Tanagers
Hispaniolan Spindalis, A species of Stripe-headed Tanagers
Botanical name: Spindalis dominicensis
Genus: Stripe-headed Tanagers
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The Hispaniolan spindalis (Spindalis dominicensis) is a species of bird formerly in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (split between Haiti and the Dominican Republic). 
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Hispaniolan Spindalis primarily consumes fruits, also forages for flower buds, seeds, tender green leaves, and insects. Its feeding behavior is marked by active searching among foliage and tree branches. Hispaniolan Spindalis shows adaptation in its varied diet, exploiting different seasonal food resources.
Habitat
Hispaniolan Spindalis favor a variety of habitats predominantly characterized by their moisture levels and vegetative structures. Hispaniolan Spindalis show a preference for humid environments nestled within or adjacent to montane forests. The species is also frequently found in woodlands and pine forests typified by a concentration of Pinus species. While their presence spans from lowland to highland regions, hispaniolan Spindalis exhibits a particular affinity for higher elevation zones. Secondary habitats include orchards and plantations where the birds are drawn to fruit-bearing shrubbery and trees. Hispaniolan Spindalis seems to be less common in regions consisting of overgrown clearings and arid scrublands.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Stripe-headed Tanagers Species
Hispaniolan Spindalis 
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