Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti
By: Steven Latta ... [et al.] ; principal illustrators, Barry Kent MacKay, Tracy Pedersen, and Kristin Williams ; supporting illustrators, Cynthie Fisher ... [et al.].
Contributors: Latta, Steven C.
Series: Princeton field guides
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: November 26, 2006
Place of publication: Princeton
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 384
Copyright date: 2006
Subjects: Birds -- Dominican Republic -- Identification.; Birds -- Haiti -- Identification.
Genres: Identification.
First sentence: Hispaniola is a diverse island with many habitats and a rich assemblage of bird species, in part a result of its complex geologic history.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: label: Acknowledgments
title: vii; label: Introduction
title: 1; label: Map of Hispaniola
title: 2; label: Elevational Map of Hispaniola
title: 4; label: Plan of the Guide
title: 5; label: Topography and Habitats of Hispaniola
title: 8; label: Topographic Features
title: 8; label: Major Habitats
title: 9; label: Endemic Species and Subspecies
title: 12; label: Avian Conservation on Hispaniola
title: 14; label: Conservation Issues
title: 14; label: National Protected Areas in the Dominican Republic
title: 15; label: National Protected Areas in Haiti
title: 16; label: Threatened and Endangered Species
title: 17; label: Ornithological History of Hispaniola
title: 18; label: Descriptive Parts of a Bird
title: 19; label: PLATE SECTION
title: 20; label: SPECIES ACCOUNTS
title: 21; label: Geese and Ducks: Anatidae
title: 21; label: Partridges and Guineafowl: Phasianidae
title: 32; label: Bobwhites: Odontophoridae
title: 33; label: Grebes: Podicipedidae
title: 34; label: Shearwaters and Petrels: Procellariidae
title: 35; label: Storm-Petrels: Hydrobatidae
title: 38; label: Tropicbirds: Phaethontidae
title: 39; label: Boobies: Sulidae
title: 40; label: Pelicans: Pelecanidae
title: 42; label: Cormorants: Phalacrocoracidae
title: 43; label: Darters: Anhingidae
title: 44; label: Frigatebirds: Fregatidae
title: 45; label: Bitterns and Herons: Ardeidae
title: 46; label: Ibises and Spoonbills: Threskiornithidae
title: 54; label: Storks: Ciconiidae
title: 56; label: American Vultures: Cathartidae
title: 57; label: Flamingos: Phoenicopteridae
title: 57; label: Osprey: Pandionidae
title: 58; label: Kites, Hawks, and Allies: Accipitridae
title: 59; label: Falcons: Falconidae
title: 64; label: Rails, Gallinules, and Coots: Rallidae
title: 66; label: Limpkin: Aramidae
title: 71; label: Thick-knees: Burhinidae
title: 72; label: Plovers: Charadriidae
title: 73; label: Oystercatchers: Haematopodidae
title: 78; label: Stilts: Recurvirostridae
title: 78; label: Jacanas: Jacanidae
title: 79; label: Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies: Scolopacidae
title: 80; label: Jaegers, Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers: Laridae
title: 95; label: Pigeons and Doves: Columbidae
title: 110; label: Parakeets and Parrots: Psittacidae
title: 118; label: Cuckoos and Anis: Cuculidae
title: 120; label: Barn Owls: Tytonidae
title: 124; label: Typical Owls: Strigidae
title: 125; label: Goatsuckers (Nightjars): Caprimulgidae
title: 128; label: Potoos: Nyctibiidae
title: 131; label: Swifts: Apodidae
title: 132; label: Hummingbirds: Trochilidae
title: 135; label: Trogons: Trogonidae
title: 137; label: Todies: Todidae
title: 138; label: Kingfishers: Alcedinidae
title: 140; label: Woodpeckers and Allies: Picidae
title: 141; label: Tyrant Flycatchers: Tyrannidae
title: 143; label: Vireos: Vireonidae
title: 148; label: Crows: Corvidae
title: 153; label: Swallows: Hirundinidae
title: 155; label: Kinglets: Regulidae
title: 160; label: Gnatcatchers: Sylviidae
title: 160; label: Thrushes: Turdidae
title: 161; label: Mockingbirds, Thrashers, and Allies (Mimic Thrushes): Mimidae
title: 165; label: Pipits: Motacillidae
title: 167; label: Waxwings: Bombycillidae
title: 168; label: Palmchat: Dulidae
title: 168; label: Wood-Warblers: Parulidae
title: 169; label: Bananaquit: Coerebidae
title: 192; label: Tanagers: Thraupidae
title: 193; label: Emberizine Sparrows and Allies: Emberizidae
title: 200; label: Cardinaline Finches and Allies: Cardinalidae
title: 205; label: Blackbirds and Allies: Icteridae
title: 207; label: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies: Fringillidae
title: 211; label: Old World Sparrows: Passeridae
title: 214; label: Weavers: Ploceidae
title: 215; label: Estrildid Finches: Estrildidae
title: 216; label: Recent Additions to the Checklist
title: 218; label: Appendix A: Birdwatching on Hispaniola
title: 219; label: Appendix B: Checklist of Birds of Hispaniola
title: 229; label: Selected References
title: 239; label: Index of Local Names
title: 243; label: Index of English and Scientific Names
title: 250