The Palmchat, Dulus dominicus, is the sole member of the family Dulidae. It has a limited range on three islands in the Caribbean: Hispaniola, Gonâve Island and Saona Island.
They are very social birds and will nest in large messy nests that they share. They will often roost in groups - wing to wing.
They eat fruits and flowers - especially the flowers of epiphytic orchids.
Classification:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Dulidae
Genus: Dulus
Species: D. dominicus
Photos:
Palmchat
"Endemic to Hispaniola. Puerto Plata, DR"
Photo courtesy of maniacrockwell
Dulus Dominicus
"Jardin Botanico Nacional, Santo Domingo (Rep. Dominicana) * CIGUA PALMERA * Palmchat * Dulus Dominicus * 20 cms. * Endemica * AVE NACIONAL"
Photo courtesy of Leo Pichardo S.
