Western Spindalis

Spindalis zenaOrder: PASSERIFORMESFamily: Tanagers (Thraupidae)
Stripe-headed Tanager Breeding Male Portrait
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Range Map for Western Spindalis

Overview

Western Spindalis: Small tanager, black-gray back, dark rufous nape, rump. Throat patch is yellow, bib is red-black, breast and collar are yellow-orange, belly is white. Head is black-and-white striped. Dark gray bill. Wings are dark with white patches. Tail is black with white edges.

Range and Habitat

Western Spindalis: Native of West Indies, occasionally wandering into southeastern Florida and Florida Keys during summer. Preferred habitats include open forests, forest edges, and shrub areas.

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Voice Text

"zee-tit-zee", "tittit-zee", "seeip", "tsee"

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Related Birds:

Black-headed Grosbeak
Spotted Towhee
Western Tanager
American Three-toed Woodpecker
Bananaquit
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Family Tanager (Thraupidae)_blue
Species Spindalis zena
Length5.8 - 6.75 Inches
Wingspan11.5 Inches

Western Spindalis

Western Spindalis: Small tanager, black-gray back, dark rufous nape, rump. Throat patch is yellow, bib is red-black, breast and collar are yellow-orange, belly is white. Head is black-and-white striped. Dark gray bill. Wings are dark with white patches. Tail is black with white edges.

● Song: "zee-tit-zee", "tittit-zee", "seeip", "tsee"

● Foraging & Feeding: Western Spindalis: Eats insects and fruits; forages for food in foliage of trees and shrubs.

● Breeding & nesting: Western Spindalis: Two to three brown-flecked, pale blue eggs are laid in a cup nest made of twigs and plants, lined with finer materials, and built on a branch of a tree. Incubation ranges from 12 to 14 days and is carried out by the female.

● Similar species: Western Spindalis: None in range.

Flight Pattern

Swift direct flight on rapidly beating wings.
Western Spindalis Breeding Male Body Illustration
● Range & Habitat: Western Spindalis: Native of West Indies, occasionally wandering into southeastern Florida and Florida Keys during summer. Preferred habitats include open forests, forest edges, and shrub areas.
BreedingMonogamous, Solitary nester
PopulationRare
MigrationNonmigratory
Weight0.7 Ounces