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Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti [Minkštas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 240 pages, aukštis x plotis: 216x133 mm
  • Išleidimo metai: 19-Jul-2022
  • Leidėjas: Princeton University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0691232393
  • ISBN-13: 9780691232393
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 240 pages, aukštis x plotis: 216x133 mm
  • Išleidimo metai: 19-Jul-2022
  • Leidėjas: Princeton University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0691232393
  • ISBN-13: 9780691232393
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The classic guide to the birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti—now fully revised and updated

Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti is the essential guide to birdwatching in these tropical countries. This completely revised and updated edition provides thorough accounts for more than 300 species, including details on new and endemic species.

Now conveniently organized by facing pages, the book features a wealth of images that includes 150 new illustrations by renowned artist Dana Gardner and range maps based on the most current data. Species descriptions present facts about key field marks, similar species, voice, habitats, geographic distribution, status, range, and local names used in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The guide underscores the importance of promoting the conservation of migratory and resident birds, and building support for environmental measures.

  • Fully up-to-date text and maps
  • Superb images include 150 new illustrations
  • Facing-page treatment features more than 300 species

Recenzijos

"For any birder visiting the large Caribbean island of Hispaniola (either the Dominican Republic or Haiti), this book will prove invaluable."---Chris Lotz, Birding Ecotours "There is no doubt that this is now the field guide of choice for anyone visiting Haiti or the Dominican Republic."---Christopher Sharpe, Neotropical Birding "A destination that should be on every birders bucket list."---Keith Betton, Birdwatch "Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti . . . represents a new tool for bird identification and provides valuable background information about the habitats and most important birding sites."---Adrianne G. Tossas, Association of Field Ornithologists "Lighter, easier to use and packed with knowledge and illustrations."---Bo Beolens, Fat Birder "No pull quote reviewed in German." * Der Falke *

Plates vi
Our Sponsors vii
About the Authors ix
Acknowledgments x
Introduction 1(39)
Map of Hispaniola: Topography and Cities
2(1)
Geography
3(2)
Habitats
5(6)
Endemic Species of Hispaniola
11(1)
Threatened and Endangered Species
12(1)
Avian Conservation on Hispaniola
13(7)
Map of Hispaniola: Birdwatching Sites
20(1)
Birdwatching on Hispaniola
21(1)
Birding Sites in the Dominican Republic
21(8)
Birding Sites in Haiti
29(6)
Tips for Finding Birds
35(1)
Reporting Bird Sightings
35(1)
Plan of the Guide
36(3)
Descriptive Parts of a Bird
39(1)
Species Accounts
Whistling-Ducks
40(2)
Ducks and Geese
42(6)
Diving Ducks
48(2)
Stiff-tailed Ducks and Grebes
50(2)
Introduced Fowl
52(2)
Pigeons
54(2)
Doves
56(2)
Quail-Doves and Potoo
58(2)
Nightjars
60(2)
Cuckoos and Ani
62(2)
Swifts
64(2)
Hummingbirds
66(2)
Rails
68(2)
Gallinules, Coot, and Jacana
70(2)
Large Waders, Thick-knee, and Stork
72(2)
Oystercatcher and Large Plovers
74(2)
Small Plovers
76(2)
Shorebirds and Phalaropes
78(12)
Jaegers
90(2)
Gulls
92(6)
Terns
98(6)
Tropicbirds and Seabirds
104(4)
Frigatebird, Anhinga, and Cormorants
108(2)
Boobies and Pelicans
110(2)
Bitterns, Herons, and Egrets
112(6)
Flamingo, Ibis, and Spoonbill
118(2)
Vulture, Kites, and Harrier
120(2)
Osprey, Hawks, and Falcons
122(6)
Owls
128(2)
Trogon and Todies
130(2)
Kingfisher and Woodpeckers
132(2)
Parakeets and Parrot
134(2)
Flycatchers
136(4)
Vireos and Chat
140(4)
Crows
144(2)
Martins
146(2)
Swallows
148(4)
Thrushes
152(4)
Mimids, Palmchat, and Pipit
156(2)
Exotic Finches
158(2)
Waxwing and Native Finches
160(2)
Sparrows and Grassquits
162(4)
Endemic Tanagers
166(4)
Blackbirds
170(4)
Gnatcatcher, Kinglet, and Warblers
174(16)
Tanagers and Bananaquit
190(2)
Grosbeaks, Buntings, and Bullfinch
192(2)
Appendix 1 Local Names of Hispaniolan Birds 194(13)
Appendix 2 Birds of Hispaniolan Offshore Islands 207(7)
Appendix 3 A Checklist of Birds of Hispaniola 214(4)
Selected References 218(3)
Index of English and Scientific Names 221(7)
Quick Index 228
Steve Latta is director for Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. Chris Rimmer is founding executive director and Kent McFarland is cofounder and senior conservation biologist at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. Dana Gardner is an author and illustrator. His many books include Birds of Malaysia and Singapore (Princeton).