Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti - by Steven Latta & Christopher Rimmer & Kent McFarland (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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

Review Quotes

"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

"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

"A destination that should be on every birder's bucket list."---Keith Betton, Birdwatch

"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

"Lighter, easier to use and packed with knowledge and illustrations."---Bo Beolens, Fat Birder

"No pull quote - reviewed in German."-- "Der Falke"

About the Author

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).