Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti / / Steven Latta, Christopher Rimmer, Kent McFarland.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2022 English
• VerfasserIn: Latta, Steven,; McFarland, Kent,; Rimmer, Christopher,
• MitwirkendeR: Gardner, Dana,; MacKay, Barry Kent,
• Place / Publishing House: Princeton, NJ : : Princeton University Press, , [2022]; ©2022
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (240 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; CONTENTS --; Plates --; Our Sponsors --; About the Authors --; Acknowledgments --; Introduction --; Map of Hispaniola: Topography and Cities --; Geography --; Habitats --; Endemic Species of Hispaniola --; Threatened and Endangered Species --; Avian Conservation on Hispaniola --; Map of Hispaniola: Birdwatching Sites --; Birdwatching on Hispaniola --; Tips for Finding Birds --; Reporting Bird Sightings --; Plan of the Guide --; Descriptive Parts of a Bird --; Species Accounts --; Whistling-Ducks --; Ducks and Geese --; Diving Ducks --; Stiff-tailed Ducks and Grebes --; Introduced Fowl --; Pigeons --; Doves --; Quail-Doves and Potoo --; Nightjars --; Cuckoos and Ani --; Swifts --; Hummingbirds --; Rails --; Gallinules, Coot, and Jacana --; Large Waders, Thick-knee, and Stork --; Oystercatcher and Large Plovers --; Small Plovers --; Shorebirds and Phalaropes --; Jaegers --; Gulls --; Terns --; Tropicbirds and Seabirds --; Frigatebird, Anhinga, and Cormorants --; Boobies and Pelicans --; Bitterns, Herons, and Egrets --; Flamingo, Ibis, and Spoonbill --; Vulture, Kites, and Harrier --; Osprey, Hawks, and Falcons --; Owls --; Trogon and Todies --; Kingfisher and Woodpeckers --; Parakeets and Parrot --; Flycatchers --; Vireos and Chat --; Crows --; Martins --; Swallows --; Thrushes --; Mimids, Palmchat, and Pipit --; Exotic Finches --; Waxwing and Native Finches --; Sparrows and Grassquits --; Endemic Tanagers --; Blackbirds --; Gnatcatcher, Kinglet, and Warblers --; Tanagers and Bananaquit --; Grosbeaks, Buntings, and Bullfinch --; Appendix 1: Local Names of Hispaniolan Birds --; Appendix 2: Birds of Hispaniolan Offshore Islands --; Appendix 3: A Checklist of Birds of Hispaniola --; Selected References --; Index of English and Scientific Names --; Quick Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9780691233772; 9783110993899; 9783110994810; 9783110993196; 9783110993134; 9783110749731
• DOI: 10.1515/9780691233772?locatt=mode:legacy
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Steven Latta, Christopher Rimmer, Kent McFarland.

The classic guide to the birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti—now fully revised and updatedField 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 mapsSuperb images include 150 new illustrationsFacing-page treatment features more than 300 species