Hispaniolan Palm Crow
Corvus palmarum
The Hispaniolan Palm Crow (Corvus palmarum) is a rare crows, jays, and magpi found in 3 countries, weighing about 289 g. The Hispaniolan palm crow is a relatively small corvid endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
About the Hispaniolan Palm Crow
The Hispaniolan palm crow is a relatively small corvid endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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How to identify it
The Hispaniolan palm crow is 34 to 43 cm (13 to 17 in) long; two individuals weighed 229 and 258 g (8.1 and 9.1 oz). The sexes have the same plumage; males are slightly larger than females. Adults are entirely black with much purple-blue iridescence on the mantle and wing coverts when fresh and which becomes dull brownish black when worn. They have a dark brown iris, a black or blackish bill, and black or blackish legs and feet. Juveniles are overall duller than adults. Voice: One of the Hispaniolan palm crow's calls is a "harsh, nasal aaar" with the vowels pronounced as in "fast". Another is "a double-noted cao cao" which provides the species' local Spanish name of "Cao". The species is noted for flicking its tail downwards while calling.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Cuba.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Hispaniolan Palm Crow?
- The Hispaniolan palm crow is 34 to 43 cm (13 to 17 in) long; two individuals weighed 229 and 258 g (8.1 and 9.1 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Hispaniolan Palm Crow?
- The Hispaniolan Palm Crow is a medium sized bird weighing about 289 g.
- Where can you see a Hispaniolan Palm Crow?
- The Hispaniolan Palm Crow occurs in 3 countries, including the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
- What birds look similar to a Hispaniolan Palm Crow?
- The Hispaniolan Palm Crow is most easily confused with the Thick-billed Raven, the Cuban Palm Crow and the Grey Crow.
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