Cigua Palmera (Palmchat): The Endemic National Bird of Hispaniola – Habitat, Biology, Diet & Conservation
Introduction to Cigua Palmera (Palmchat) The Cigua Palmera, scientifically known as Dulus dominicus and commonly referred to as the Palmchat, is a highly distinctive bird species endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. This bird is especially significant because it is not only the national bird…