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Ruta Barrancolí: A Bird-Finding Guide to the Dominican Republic

Steven C. Latta and Kate J. Wallace

Photographs: Dax Román E

National Aviary, USA

2012

Birdwatchers' Guide to Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico and the Caymans

Guy Kirwan, Arturo Kirkconnell and Mike Flieg

2010

"This guide covers the Greater Antilles, which comprises five groups of islands and six countries. From Cuba, with about 360 species, to the Cayman Islands with just over 220 species, the Greater Antilles have recorded just over 550 species and this total contains more than 100 single island endemics and many more restricted range species making these islands a very attractive proposition to the visiting birder. The site accounts have details of location, birding strategy, accommodation and, of course, the birds. More than 80 sites are detailed, many with accompanying maps. A full species lists shows exactly what has been seen in each country, and the selective list helps to target the best places to visit. As well as covering the very best birding sites, the authors have also tried to include some locations close to main holiday centres used by birders with families."

A Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti

S. Latta, J. Wiley, C. Rimmer, H. Raffaele, A. Keith, K. McFarland and E. Fernandez

Christopher Helm

2006

"The Dominican Republic and Haiti make up the island of Hispaniola, which is the second largest island in the West Indies, after Cuba. The Dominican Republic is a popular destination as there are several endemics on the island, one of which, the Palm Chat, is in its own unique family. In this book, all 302 species known to have occurred on the island are described and illustrated and information on the biology and ecology of the birds is also given. This is the only comprehensive field guide devoted to the birds of Hispaniola, providing new information from the authors' personal research on the biology and ecology of the island's avifauna. This is a valuable addition to the literature of the West Indies."

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Steven Latta, Christopher Rimmer, Allan Keith, James Wiley, Herbert Raffaele, Kent McFarland, and Eladio Fernandez

Princeton University Press

2006

"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."

The Birds of Hispaniola: Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Allan R Keith, James W Wiley, Steven Latta and Jose Ottenwalder

2003

"Over 290 pages detail the birds from this exciting Caribbean island. Hispaniola has 145 breeding species which includes three endemic species. The introduction includes separate sections on the general history and economy of this fascinating Caribbean island; a detailed account of the ornithological history of the island; geology and geography; climate and weather; water; vegetation and forest history; migration; zoogeography; conservation; and other taxa."

The Dominican Republic: A Country Between Rain Forest and Desert: Contributions to the Ecology of a Caribbean Island

Eberhard Bolay

1997

"Drawing on the author's own experience, and from the experience of many scientists involved in various aspects of Dominican ecology and conservation, this text deals with the geography, plant ecology and animal ecology, forestry and agriculture of the island. After the introductory chapters dealing with the historical aspects of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, the geography is discussed in chapters covering landscapes, hydrogeography, geology, climate, protected areas, people and tourism. These are followed by chapters on plant and animal life and by subchapters on agriculture and forestry. A chapter on selected regions contains descriptions of all geographical regions, many of which constitute a national park or nature reserve. The book ends with four articles on the Dominican environmental movement, on exploitation of natural resources, on conservation of biological diversity, and on the tension between preservation of natural resources and rural development."

Endangered and Endemic Birds of the Dominican Republic

Annabelle S. Dod

1992

A guide to 40 species.

Contribution To The Ornithology Of San Domingo

George K. Cherrie

Field Columbian Museum

1896

Opening lines:

Under instructions to make a collecting trip to San Domingo during the winter of 1894-95, I embarked from New York, Decem- ber 22, on a Clyde boat for the tedious voyage to Santo Domingo City, off which port I arrived January 8, 1895. Steaming slowly into the mouth of the Ozama River we pass close under the historic frowning walls of the old fort built to guard and protect the "new city" and where in 1500 Columbus and his brother Bartholomew ^ere imprisoned. Following the river front and joined to the fort is the old wall of the city almost intact. Then loom up, desolate and forsaken, the gray walls of the one time palace of luxury, the seat of elegance, of oriental ease and refinement, the home of Diego Columbus today overgrown with moss and lichens. Small trees and shrubs have found a foot-hold in the crevices of roof and wall; pigeons find a nesting place and hoards of bats a safe retreat from the light of day.