Black-crowned Palm-tanager vs Grey-crowned Palm-tanager
Phaenicophilus palmarum compared with Phaenicophilus poliocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Palm-tanager | Grey-crowned Palm-tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaenicophilus palmarum | Phaenicophilus poliocephalus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Phaenicophilidae | Phaenicophilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 31.85 g (1.12 oz) | 27.299999999999997 g (0.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-crowned Palm-tanager only
None
Grey-crowned Palm-tanager only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Palm-tanager
Near Threatened
Grey-crowned Palm-tanager
About These Birds
Black-crowned Palm-tanager
The Black-crowned Palm-tanager is a medium-sized, attractive tanager endemic to Hispaniola in the Caribbean, with a black crown and face contrasting with grey upperparts and white underparts. It inhabits a wide variety of wooded habitats on both Haiti and the Dominican Republic, including forest edges, gardens, palm groves, and secondary growth. It feeds on fruits, berries, and insects.