A Guide to the Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Revised Edition

This is a revised edition of a widely praised guide to the birds of the largest of the Caribbean islands and the neighboring Virgin Islands. It includes detailed accounts of all 284 well-documented species known to occur in the region, 273 being illustrated. The book also contains specific sections entitled "Biogeography" and "Conservation" to foster an appreciation of the uniqueness of the region's wildlife and to develop an awareness of local conservation issues. The section "Places to Bird" will help make the stay of short-term visitors more productive. The book also substantially updates the data on avian distribution and abundance in the region covering records through November 1988. From reviews of the first edition: "This well-illustrated volume is a must for any student of birds visiting Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands."--Chandler S. Robbins, The Quarterly Review of Biology "A valuable and informative guide."--James A. Dick, The Wilson Bulletin "This well-written book is the first comprehensive guide to the birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. All species, including winter visitors (which comprise 47 percent of the avifauna) are described and illustrated, making a second volume for identification of North American migrants unnecessary. . . . Aside from being a fine field guide, the book contains useful summaries of the biogeography of the region and the ecology of avian populations. . . . A major contribution is Raffaele's presentation of a wealth of hitherto unpublished information on the natural history of the region's birds."--James W. Wiley, Ibis

Science & Math

Raffaele, Herbert A.

Biological Sciences

Princeton University Press

Nature & Ecology

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 illustrated Guide to the Birds of the West Indies.

A Guide to the Birds of the West Indies

WILEY, JAMES

Garrido, Orlando H.

Keith, Allan

Raffaele, Janis I.

Fully illustrated, easy to use, and completely up-to-date, Birds of the West Indies is the only field guide that covers all of the 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, status and range, habitat, and voice. A map showing the bird's distribution accompanies many species accounts, and plumages of all species are depicted in ninety-three beautifully rendered color plates.
 Bird lovers, vacationing tourists, local residents, and "armchair travelers" will all want to own this definitive field guide to the birds of the West Indies.
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 <li>Includes all species recorded in the region</li>
 <li>Features ninety-three color plates with concise text on facing pages for quick reference and easy identification</li>
 <li>Species accounts cover identification, voice, status and habitat, and range</li>
 <li>Color distribution maps</li>
 
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Birds of the West Indies (Princeton Field Guides, 26)

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti fills a large void in the literature on birdwatching and the environment in these tropical countries. The first comprehensive field guide devoted to Hispaniola's birds, it provides detailed accounts for more than 300 species, including thirty-one endemic species.
 Included in the species descriptions are details on key field marks, similar species, voice, habitats, geographic distribution on Hispaniola, status, nesting, range, and local names used in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The authors also comment on ecology, behavior, and taxonomic status. The book provides color illustrations and range maps based on the most recent data available. But the authors' intent is to provide more than just a means of identifying birds. The guide also underscores the importance of promoting the conservation of migratory and resident birds, and building support for environmental measures.

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti (Princeton Field Guides)

History

Fernández, Eladio

Latta, Steven

Rimmer, Christopher

McFarland, Kent

Americas

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti fills a large void in the literature on birdwatching and the environment in these tropical countries. The first comprehensive field guide devoted to Hispaniola's birds, it provides detailed accounts for more than 300 species, including thirty-one endemic species.
 Included in the species descriptions are details on key field marks, similar species, voice, habitats, geographic distribution on Hispaniola, status, nesting, range, and local names used in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The authors also comment on ecology, behavior, and taxonomic status. The book provides color illustrations and range maps based on the most recent data available. But the authors' intent is to provide more than just a means of identifying birds. The guide also underscores the importance of promoting the conservation of migratory and resident birds, and building support for environmental measures.

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti (Princeton Field Guides, 42)

The essential guide to the living wonders of the Caribbean islands
This is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the natural world of the Caribbean islands. It contains 600 vivid color images featuring 451 species of plants, birds, mammals, fish, seashells, and much more. While the guide primarily looks at the most conspicuous and widespread species among the islands, it also includes rarely seen creatures―such as the Rhinoceros Iguana and Cuban Solenodon―giving readers a special sense of the region's diverse wildlife.
Each species is represented by one or more color photos or illustrations; details regarding its identification, status, and distribution; and interesting aspects of its life history or relationship to humans. In addition, an introductory section focuses on the unique characteristics of the Caribbean’s fauna and flora, the threats faced by both, and some of the steps being taken to sustain the area’s extraordinary natural heritage.
Wildlife of the Caribbean is the essential field guide for learning about the living wonders in this area of the world. 
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<li>The only guide of its kind for the Caribbean islands</li>
<li>600 detailed color images feature 451 amazing species</li>
<li>Straightforward descriptions suitable for general audience</li>
<li>Compact size makes the guide easy to carry</li>
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Wildlife of the Caribbean (Princeton Pocket Guides)

An updated edition of the acclaimed field guide to the spectacular birds of the West Indies
Birds of the West Indies is the first field guide that covers and depicts all birds known to occur in the region, including infrequently occurring and introduced forms. Now fully updated and expanded, this stunningly illustrated book features detailed accounts of more than 600 species, describing identification field marks, range, status, voice, and habitat. There are more than 100 beautiful color plates that depict plumages of all species―including those believed to have recently become extinct―as well as distribution maps, a color code for endemic birds, and an incisive introduction that discusses avifaunal changes in the West Indies in the past fifteen years and the importance of conservation. 
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<li>Covers more than 60 new species, including vagrants, introductions, and taxonomic splits</li>
<li>Updates the status of every species</li>
<li>Features illustrations for all new species and improved artwork for warblers and flycatchers</li>
<li>Color codes endemic species confined to one or just a few islands</li>
<li>Includes many new and enhanced maps</li>
<li>Provides bird weights for each species</li>
<li>Compact and easy to use in the field</li>
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Birds of the West Indies Second Edition (Princeton Field Guides)

Reference

The only fully illustrated guide to feature all the bird species of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands This portable and informative field guide describes the bird species found on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Fully updated, the guide presents all 347 species, both naturally occurring as well as introduced, and highlights 19 endemic species found nowhere else in the world. Species are sorted by habitat to facilitate identification and extra illustrations are provided for birds similar in appearance. <ul> <li>The only fully illustrated guide to feature all 347 bird species in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands</li> <li>Species sorted by habitat for easier identification</li> <li>Text and illustrations on facing pages for ease of identification</li> <li>Extensive introduction covering taxonomy, migration, biogeography, and conservation</li> <li>Useful information on birding hotspots throughout the region</li> </ul>

Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Fully Revised and Updated Third Edition (Princeton Field Guides)

Petrovic, Clive

López, Sergio A. Colón

Yntema, Lisa D.

Faria, José A. Salguero

This identification guide covers all the birds known to occur in the West Indies, a total of 563 species. Species texts cover all aspects of identification and include the full range of local names for the bird. Accompanying each speices text is a distribution map showing the bird's range within the West Indies. Every species is illustrated in the 86 colour plates, and many island forms" (where relevant) are also depicted. The "locality checklist" included provides an at-a-glance, island-by-island guide to the distribution and status of all species."

Birds of West Indies.

Keith, Allan R.

Helm

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A Guide to the Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Revised Edition

A Guide to the Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Revised Edition

A Guide to the Birds of the West Indies

Birds of the West Indies (Princeton Field Guides, 26)

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti (Princeton Field Guides)

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti (Princeton Field Guides, 42)

Wildlife of the Caribbean (Princeton Pocket Guides)

Birds of the West Indies Second Edition (Princeton Field Guides)

Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Fully Revised and Updated Third Edition (Princeton Field Guides)

Birds of West Indies.