A Guide to the Birds of the West Indies

This is the first comprehensive book on the birds of the West Indies since that of James Bond – the ornithologist, not the spy. It covers in detail all bird species known to occur in the region. Each species is represented by a detailed 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. For each island or island group, local experts provided a summary of efforts to conserve local birds and their habitats.

Because the region is known for its extraordinary avifauna, this book is a landmark publication that has been widely hailed by serious birders and amateur birdwatchers alike.

All royalties from this book are donated to conserve West Indian birds.

Copies of this book may be available for purchase directly from the Author. Please contact us if this is of interest to you!