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.
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"An outstanding contribution to Caribbean ornithology, this guide will be an invaluable reference for the identification of the diverse and unique avifauna of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It provides accurate and up-to-date summaries of the distribution of the island's birds while providing appropriate descriptions to enable identification of the species known from Hispaniola and associated satellite islands. Included, too, are useful notes on status, behavior, ecology, and distribution, some of which have not been previously published. All told, this guide will be an indispensable tool for visiting birdwatchers and will likely encourage ecotourism on the island, while stimulating interest in the study and conservation of the island's endangered endemic avifauna."--Joseph M. Wunderle, Research Wildlife Biologist, International Institute of Tropical Forestry, Puerto Rico, former President of the Society of Caribbean Ornitholog
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Book Description HARDCOVER. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st edition. 258pp, octavo, hc w/jacket, tight binding, clean throughout, flat pages, clean boards with sharp corners, owner's stamp, colorful jacket with light edge wear. From the library of Dale W. Rice, famed writer/researcher/collector of natural history, and founder of the Dale W. Rice Memorial Library in Seattle, WA. Seller Inventory # 137508
Book Description hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with a dust jacket. Overall very good condition. Dj is crisp. Corners are squared and binding is tight. Pages are clean and bright. Title page is not dated. Copyright is dated 2006. 258 pages. We ship every day from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an actual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it?s properly described. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to photographs. Seller Inventory # F-11349
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Barry Kent MadKay, Tracy Pedersen & Kristin Williams (illustrator). 1st Edition. Soft cover. A fine copy. It holds up very well because I took it on a trip to Dominican Republic. (Excellent Trip) Illustrations great and so are the maps. Idt is a lovely island and friendly people. Seller Inventory # 011067