The nest is unmistakable. Nesting is from March to June. The Palmchat lives in the lower to mid-level elevations. It is not found in dense forests or in higher elevations. The presence of palms, in savannas, gardens, cultivated areas, or in urban environments is the preferred nesting site but is not an absolute requirement, but one that certainly favors its presence.
Food consists primarily of fruits, flowers, and berries.
The highest elevation on the island is over 10,000 ft. In the map above, low and intermediate elevations are represented in the darker shades of green. These are the areas which have the highest probability of finding the Palmchat. Political map of Hispaniola. A Guide to the Birds of the West Indies .