Day 89: Puerto Rican Spindalis

The Puerto Rican Spindalis is a type of tanager that is endemic to the island of Puerto Rico. It can be found throughout much of the island and is important to the ecosystem, helping with seed dispersal and plant reproduction.

Male birds are brightly colored with an orange neck and chest. They have a black head with two white stripes, one above and one below the eyes. Females are a dull olive color.

We saw several Puerto Rican Spindalis's on our trip, and a few even visited us by the porch of our hotel.