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This is the first comprehensive field guide to the birds of the West Indies to appear in more than fifty years. It covers all 564 bird species known to occur in the region (including migrants and infrequently occurring forms). Each species is represented by a full description that includes identification field marks, local names, status, habitat, voice, nesting, range, and comments about the bird. A map showing the bird's distribution accompanies each species account. Plumages of all species are depicted in eighty-six beautifully rendered color plates. Twelve of these plates feature individual endemics from each of twelve islands. Another seven plates feature the island endemics of the largest islands: Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.Because the region is known for its extraordinary variety of avifauna and because no other accurate modern account of its birdlife exists, this book is a landmark publication that will be widely hailed by serious birders and amateur birdwatchers alike. The authors pay particular attention to endangered and threatened birds. For each island or island group, local experts have been invited to provide a survey of efforts made to date to conserve birds and their habitats. For many years there has been a need for an up-to-date field guide that could satisfy local residents, vacationing tourists, and "armchair travelers." At last, that need has been met with this fully illustratedGuide to the Birds of the West Indies.

Foreword

9

(1)

Don R. Eckelberry

Acknowledgments

10

(1)

Introduction

11

(3)

Goal

11

(1)

Geographic Coverage

11

(1)

Species Coverage

11

(1)

Taxonomy

11

(3)

Using the Guide

14

(3)

Species Accounts

14

(1)

Identification

14

(2)

Plates

16

(1)

Biogeography

17

(4)

Oceanic Islands: Barriers to Dispersal

17

(1)

Diversity versus Uniqueness

17

(1)

Uniqueness: Its Values

17

(1)

Past Avifaunas

17

(1)

Migration

18

(3)

Conservation

21

(19)

The Problem

21

(1)

Principal Causes of Endangerment and Extinction

21

(1)

Island Conservation Status

22

(14)

Endangered Species List

36

(4)

Descriptive Parts of a Bird

40

(1)

Plates

41

(174)

Species Accounts

215

(236)

Loons (Divers): Gaviidae

215

(1)

Grebes: Podicipedidae

215

(1)

Shearwaters and Petrels: Procellariidae

216

(3)

Storm-Petrels: Hydrobatidae

219

(2)

Tropicbirds: Phaethontidae

221

(1)

Boobies and Gannets: Sulidae

222

(2)

Pelicans: Pelecanidae

224

(1)

Cormorants: Phalacrocoracidae

225

(1)

Darters: Anhingidae

226

(1)

Frigatebirds: Fregatidae

227

(1)

Bitterns and Herons: Ardeidae

227

(7)

Lbises and Spoonbills: Threskiornithidae

234

(2)

Storks: Ciconiidae

236

(1)

Flamingos: Phoenicopteridae

236

(1)

Swans, Geese and Ducks: Anatidae

237

(11)

American Vultures: Cathartidae

248

(1)

Ospreys: Pandionidae

249

(1)

Kites, Eagles, Hawks and Allies: Accipitridae

249

(6)

Caracaras and Falcons: Falconidae

255

(1)

Curassows and Guans: Cracidae

256

(1)

Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys and Quail: Phasianidae

257

(2)

Rails, Gallinules and Coots: Rallidae

259

(5)

Limpkins: Aramidae

264

(1)

Cranes: Gruidae

265

(1)

Thick-knees: Burhinidae

266

(1)

Plovers and Lapwings: Charadriidae

266

(4)

Oystercatchers: Haematopodidae

270

(1)

Stilts and Avocets: Recurvirostrinae

270

(1)

Jacanas: Jacanidae

271

(1)

Sandpipers, Phalaropes and Allies: Scolopacidae

272

(12)

Skuas, Gulls, Terns and Skimmers: Laridae

284

(13)

Pigeons and Doves: Columbidae

297

(9)

Parakeets, Macaws and Parrots: Psittacidae

306

(10)

Cuckoos, Roadrunners and Anis: Cuculidae

316

(4)

Barn Owls: Tytonidae

320

(1)

Typical Owls: Strigidae

321

(3)

Goatsuckers (Nightjars): Caprimulgidae

324

(5)

Potoos: Nyctibiidae

329

(1)

Swifts: Apodidae

329

(3)

Hummingbirds: Trochilidae

332

(8)

Trogons: Trogonidae

340

(1)

Todies: Todidae

341

(3)

Kingfishers: Alcedinidae

344

(1)

Woodpeckers and Allies: Picidae

344

(6)

Tyrant Flycatchers: Tyrannidae

350

(13)

Cotingas: Cotingidae

363

(1)

Swallows: Hirundinidae

364

(4)

Jays, Magpies and Crows: Corvidae

368

(3)

Nuthatches: Sittidae

371

(1)

Wrens: Troglodytidae

371

(1)

Muscicapids: Muscicapidae

372

(9)

Mockingbirds, Thrashers and Allies (Mimic Thrushes): Mimidae

381

(4)

Wagtails and Pipits: Motacillidae

385

(1)

Waxwings: Bombycillidae

385

(1)

Palmchats: Dulidae

386

(1)

Starlings and Allies: Sturnidae

386

(1)

Vireos: Vireonidae

387

(7)

Emberizids: Emberizidae

394

(49)

Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies: Fringillidae

443

(2)

Old World Sparrows: Passeridae

445

(1)

Weavers: Ploceidae

445

(2)

Estrildid Finches: Estrildidae

447

(4)

Vagrants

451

(1)

Selected References: Island Avifaunas

452

(1)

Selected References: Bird Family and Regional Identification Guides

452

(1)

Locality Checklist

453

(43)

Index of English and Scientific Names

496

(6)

Index of Local Names

502

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