About the Puerto Rican Spindalis
The Puerto Rican Spindalis (Spindalis portoricensis) is a species of bird in the Greater Antillean Tanagers family (Phaenicophilidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 9 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code purspi when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Greater Antillean Tanagers (Phaenicophilidae) |
| Species | Spindalis portoricensis |
| Species Codes | purspi, PRSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Spindalis belong to?
The Puerto Rican Spindalis (Spindalis portoricensis) belongs to the Greater Antillean Tanagers family (Phaenicophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Spindalis?
The Puerto Rican Spindalis is a member of the Greater Antillean Tanagers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Spindalis sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Spindalis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purspi, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Greater Antillean Tanagers 9 species
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