List of Dominican Republic’s Endemic Bird Species
1. Hispaniolan Trogon (Priotelus roseigaster)
Bright green back, red belly, and black head; found in montane forests.
2. Palmchat (Dulus dominicus)
Small brown bird with streaked white underparts; builds large communal nests in palm trees.
3. Hispaniolan Parrot (Amazona ventralis)
Green parrot with red belly patch; often found in flocks.
4. Hispaniolan Amazon (Amazona ventralis)
Similar to the Hispaniolan Parrot, found in forested regions.
5. Hispaniolan Woodpecker (Melanerpes striatus)
Colorful woodpecker with a bright red crown and yellow belly.
6. Broad-billed Tody (Todus subulatus)
Small, bright green bird with a red throat and broad blue bill. They make a funny noise that sounds like a drill when they land and take off.
7. Narrow-billed Tody (Todus angustirostris)
Similar to the Broad-billed Tody but with a narrower bill; lives in higher elevations.
8. Hispaniolan Crossbill (Loxia megaplaga)
A unique bird with crossed bill tips, specialized for extracting seeds from pine cones.
9. Hispaniolan Spindalis (Spindalis dominicensis)
A striking bird with black, white, and yellow plumage, found in forests and woodlands.
10. Hispaniolan Parakeet (Psittacara chloropterus)
Green parakeet with a long tail, typically found in groups.
11. Ridgeway’s Hawk (Buteo ridgwayi)
Critically endangered bird of prey with a pale underside and barred tail. During the boat ride in Boca de Yuma, you’ve get a 10% chance of seeing this beautiful hawk hunting its way through the sky!
12. White-necked Crow (Corvus leucognaphalus)
Large black crow with a distinctive white neck patch.
13. Hispaniolan Emerald (Chlorostilbon swainsonii)
A small, iridescent green hummingbird.
14. Antillean Piculet (Nesoctites micromegas)
Tiny woodpecker-like bird with speckled plumage.
15. Hispaniolan Nightjar (Antrostomus ekmani)
A nocturnal bird with cryptic plumage that blends into its environment.
16. Hispaniolan Oriole (Icterus dominicensis)
Black bird with striking yellow or orange patches.
17. La Selle Thrush (Turdus swalesi)
A shy bird found in montane forests, with a dark brown back and pale underparts.
18. Hispaniolan Palm Crow (Corvus palmarum)
Smaller than the White-necked Crow, this crow inhabits palm forests.
19. Golden Swallow (Tachycineta euchrysea)
Small bird with a metallic green upper body and pale underparts.
20. Bay-breasted Cuckoo (Coccyzus rufigularis)
Known for its long tail and rich bay-colored breast.
21. Gray-crowned Palm-Tanager (Phaenicophilus poliocephalus)
A small bird with a gray crown and olive-green back, found in lowland forests.
22. Western Chat-Tanager (Calyptophilus tertius)
A shy bird found in dry forests with a brown back and grayish belly.
23. Eastern Chat-Tanager (Calyptophilus frugivorus)
Similar to the Western Chat-Tanager but found in wetter, eastern forests.
24. White-winged Warbler (Xenoligea montana)
Grayish bird with distinctive white wing patches, found in high-altitude forests.
25. Green-tailed Warbler (Microligea palustris)
A small, insect-eating bird with green upperparts and a distinctive tail.
26. Hispaniolan Pewee (Contopus hispaniolensis)
A small flycatcher with dull brown plumage, commonly found in montane forests.
27. Hispaniolan Kingbird (Tyrannus gabbii)
A gray and yellow flycatcher, often seen perched on fences or wires.
28. Least Poorwill (Siphonorhis brewsteri)
A small, nocturnal bird that blends perfectly with its surroundings due to its camouflaged plumage.