Least ConcernRareFruitForestCup nestSmall · 25 g
About the Western Spindalis
The western spindalis is a songbird species. It was formerly considered conspecific with the other three species of Spindalis, with the common name stripe-headed tanager.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Puerto Rico.
When to see it
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Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Puerto Rican SpindalisSpindalis portoricensisThe Puerto Rican spindalis exhibits sexual dimorphism with males being brightly colored and females being dully colored.
Jamaican SpindalisSpindalis nigricephalaThe Jamaican spindalis is about 18 cm (7.1 in) long and weighs 38 to 65 g (1.3 to 2.3 oz).
Hispaniolan SpindalisSpindalis dominicensisThe Hispaniolan spindalis is about 16 cm (6.3 in) long and weighs 25 to 33 g (0.88 to 1.2 oz).
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