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Palmchat
Dulus dominicus
Palmchat (Dulus dominicus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Palmchat (Dulus dominicus) is a member of the Dulidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 48.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Dulidae Palmchat
- Genus Dulus
- Species dominicus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 48.4 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Dulidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Palmchat is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Palmchat is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Palmchat (Dulus dominicus) belongs to the Dulidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA Hispaniola.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 48.4 g, with a wing length of about 9 cm and a tail of around 7.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 75,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Palmchat?
The Palmchat is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 48.4 g.
Where does the Palmchat live?
The Palmchat is found across North America with a range covering NA Hispaniola, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the Palmchat belong to?
The Palmchat (Dulus dominicus) belongs to the Dulidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Palmchat eat?
The Palmchat is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Palmchat migrate?
The Palmchat is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Palmchat endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Palmchat make?
1 real field recording of the Palmchat — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Palmchat's range?
The Palmchat has a mapped global range of about 75,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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