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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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Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti
The authors, artists, and publishers express their sincere gratitude to the following organizations for providing sponsorship and support in the production of this book: Vermont Institute of Natural Science PRBO Conservation Science U.S.G.S. Biological Resources Division Sociedad Ornitológica de la Hispaniola U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service With additional support from: Wendling Foundation Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History
Birds of the
Dominican Republic & Haiti Steven Latta Christopher Rimmer Allan Keith James Wiley Herbert Raffaele Kent McFarland and Eladio Fernandez
Principal Illustrators: Barry Kent MacKay, Tracy Pedersen, and Kristin Williams Supporting Illustrators: Cynthie Fisher, Bart Rulon
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS PRINCETON AND OXFORD
Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University Press Published by Princeton University Press, 41 William Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 All Rights Reserved Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti / Steven Latta . . . [et al.] ; principal illustrators, Barry Kent MacKay, Tracy Pedersen, and Kristin Williams ; supporting illustrators, Cynthie Fisher . . . [et al.]. p. cm. — (Princeton field guides) Includes bibliographical references. ISBN-13: 978-0-691-11890-1 (alk. paper)—ISBN-13: 978-0-691-11891-8 (pbk. : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0-691-11890-6 (alk. paper)—ISBN-10: 0-691-11891-4 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Birds—Dominican Republic—Identification. 2. Birds—Haiti—Identification. I. Latta, Steven C. II. Series. QL688.D6B57 2006 598’.097293—dc22 2005048817 British Library Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available This book has been composed in Optima Printed on acid-free paper. d pup.nathist.edu Printed in Italy by Eurografica Composition by Bytheway Publishing Services, Norwich NY 10
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CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction
Map of Hispaniola Elevational Map of Hispaniola Plan of the Guide Topography and Habitats of Hispaniola
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Ornithological History of Hispaniola Descriptive Parts of a Bird
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PLATE SECTION
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SPECIES ACCOUNTS
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Topographic Features Major Habitats
Endemic Species and Subspecies Avian Conservation on Hispaniola Conservation Issues National Protected Areas in the Dominican Republic National Protected Areas in Haiti Threatened and Endangered Species
Geese and Ducks: Anatidae Partridges and Guineafowl: Phasianidae Bobwhites: Odontophoridae Grebes: Podicipedidae Shearwaters and Petrels: Procellariidae Storm-Petrels: Hydrobatidae Tropicbirds: P