Jamaican Spindalis
A species of Stripe-headed Tanagers Scientific name : Spindalis nigricephala Genus : Stripe-headed Tanagers
Jamaican Spindalis, A species of Stripe-headed Tanagers
Botanical name: Spindalis nigricephala
Genus: Stripe-headed Tanagers
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Description General Info
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Description
The Jamaican spindalis (Spindalis nigricephala) is a species of bird formerly in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Jamaica. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Jamaican Spindalis consumes a varied diet of fruits, berries, such as oranges and pimentos, along with leaves, blossoms, and seeds. Foraging primarily in trees for Ficus, Cecropia, and royal palm fruits, jamaican Spindalis exhibits unique preferences for certain fruiting plants.
Habitat
The jamaican Spindalis predominantly inhabits a variety of forested environments, ranging from lowland woodlands to highland areas. These birds show a preference for regions abundant with fruiting trees and shrubs, often located at the edges of forests. They are also more commonly found in hilly and mountainous terrains, whereas their presence is local and less frequent along the northern and southwestern coastal areas.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Stripe-headed Tanagers Species
Jamaican Spindalis 
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