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A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad & Tobago

Richard Ffrench

Christopher Helm

3rd edition

2013

"Revised edition of this classic field guide to the avifauna of these two Caribbean islands. Trinidad and Tobago are special in that nearly all the families of South American birds are well represented there. They can therefore offer the richness of the South American avifauna in a comparatively small area. This guide covers over 400 species, giving habitat and status, range, subspecies, field description, voice, food, breeding and behaviour. In addition there are sections on the history of ornithology on the islands, the islands' habitats and species distribution."

Seabird Breeding Atlas of the Lesser Antilles

Katharine Lowrie, David Lowrie and Natalia Collier

2012

"The Seabird Breeding Atlas of the Lesser Antilles makes available data and narrative related to Environmental Protection in the Caribbean's (EPIC) census of breeding seabirds in the Lesser Antilles. The book provides information on methodology, species profiles and distribution maps and tables by species and country/territory, and site specific threats. The Atlas reports key individual islands for breeding seabirds in the Lesser Antilles, nations or territories supporting the greatest number of globally and regionally important populations and clarifies the significance of the region in relation to Caribbean-wide populations. Species with restricted breeding ranges are also identified. The study covered 3,162 nautical miles and over 200 islands between 2009 and 2010. Every island, islet, or cay above the high-tide level capable of supporting seabirds was surveyed by land and/or sea. Surveys were conducted over a two-year period to account for variations in breeding cycles. The only islands not surveyed by EPIC were locations for which colleagues contributed recent data. A full seabird population survey for this region had never previously been undertaken. Existing records varied greatly from areas of intense research, to sites where data were based on anecdotal notes, sometimes dating back to the early 19th century. This ground-breaking study sheds light on numerous undocumented seabird breeding colonies, as well as colonies previously thought extirpated. The standardised methods and results will provide a baseline for the future monitoring of seabirds within the region and guide conservation priorities."

Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

Martyn Kenefick, Robin Restall and Floyd Hayes

2nd edition

2011

" Trinidad & Tobago are popular tourist destinations and the islands are also a top location for visiting birders. This comprehensive and portable field guide covers every species found on the islands. The concise text includes descriptions of every species, highlighting plumage variation and distinctions from similar species. The plates use the relevant images from Birds of Northern South America to create new plates specific for Trinidad & Tobago. This new edition has been completely revised. The plates have been extensively re-worked, with many images replaced and repainted. As a result, there are now eight extra plates, and some groups, such as flycatchers, have been repainted almost in entirety. The text has also been updated. This new edition supersedes all previous field guides to these popular islands."

Field Guide to the Birds of Trinidad & Tobago

Martyn Kenefick, Robin Restall and Floyd Hayes

2009

"Trinidad and Tobago, tropical islands on the continental shelf of northeastern South America, enjoy a rich diversity of bird species, including visitors from the nearby mainland and others traveling the migratory flyway from North America. This compact, portable field guide is designed to provide birders and ornithologists with all the up-to-date information they need to identify birds in the field. The book features color illustrations and descriptions of almost 470 different species - every species known to occur naturally in Trinidad or Tobago as well as those successfully introduced there."

Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

Martyn Kenefick, Robin Restall and Floyd Hayes

2008

"This brand new field guide uses the relevant images from Birds of Northern South America to create new plates specific for Trinidad and Tobago. The text is new and has been written specifically to assist in the field identification of every species that occurs on Trinidad."

Birds of Northern South America, Volume 1: Identification, Distribution and Taxonomy

Robin Restall, Clemencia Rodner and Miguel Lentino

Christopher Helm

2006

"This is the first comprehensive identification guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Over 2,250 species are described in depth in the text, describing geographical variation, identification, status, habitat, voice and taxonomy. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration."

Volume1 comprises in-depth text about the birds of the region.

Birds of Northern South America, Volume 2

Robin Restall, Clemencia Rodner and Miguel Lentino

Christopher Helm

2006

"This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Over 2,250 species are accurately illustrated with a total of 6,000 images. Concise caption text appears on the plates and distribution maps appear opposite the plates. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration."

Volume2 comprises the plates and minimal concise text required for field guide use.

Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

R Ffrench

Macmillan Caribbean Natural History

Macmillan Caribbean

2nd edition

2004

"The Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago provide a fascinating opportunity for anyone interested in natural history, particularly birds. Trinidad's position, a mere ten miles from the South American mainland, means that its flora and fauna are essentially continental by nature. This second edition has been completely revised and updated and features 106 species of birds."

Birdwatchers' Guide to Trinidad and Tobago

W.L. Murphy

2003

"All of the sites described in the second edition, along with a host of new ones, have been visited, verified and been given revised or new text. The bar graphs of seasonal distribution and the section on selected species of birds has been updated. Entirely new in this edition are a brief summary of the islands' biota, complete lists of mammals and of amphibians and reptiles. Combined with thorough travel advice and information on local contacts and societies, this exceptionally well organised and rigorous guide is more useful than ever."

Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

R Ffrench

Christopher Helm

2nd edition

2003

"A guide to the richest area for birdlife in the Caribbean where nearly all South American birds can be found. It covers the history of ornithology in the islands, the bird's different habitats and status, range and subspecies, field description, food, nesting and behaviour."

Checklist of the Birds of Northern South America

Clemencia Rodner, Robin Restall and Miguel Lentino

2000

"This checklist, which covers all the species of birds found in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Trinidad & Tobago, recognizes 2,236 species. For each species, it gives information on subspecies in the region, distribution, altitudinal range, taxonomic notes and references."

Birds of Trinidad and Tobago: A Photographic Atlas

Russell Barrow

1997

"In this handsome book, now fully revised, Russell Barrow, Trinidad and Tobago's Nature Photographer of the Year on a number of occasions, presents a cross-section of the country's birds from widely differing habitats, concentrating on the most colourful, rare and representative species. Each photograph is accompanied by a brief description, based on years of first-hand experience, pointing out identification features, likely locations, behaviour patterns and unusual characteristics. Each species is cross-referenced to maps of the islands to show the best sites for observation."

Birder's Guide to Trinidad and Tobago

W.L. Murphy

1995

A guide to birdwatching sites on the islands.

A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

Richard Ffrench

1992

"A guide to the richest area for birdlife in the Caribbean where nearly all South American birds can be found. It covers the history of ornithology in the islands, the bird's different habitats and status, range and subspecies, field description, food, nesting and behaviour."

A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

Richard Ffrench

Cornell University Press

1991

"This easy-to-use book is the second edition of a comprehensive yet compact field guide to more than 420 species of the island's birds. First published in 1973, it has been brought up to date - and a new color plate and redrawn illustrations have been added. In his introduction, Richard ffrench offers a full treatment of the history of ornithology in Trinidad and Tobago, and then sets the scene by describing the environment of the islands, including physiography, climate, and vegetation. Thirteen photographs depic the variety of habitats found on the islands. The author also details the destribution of species, their breeding and migration, as well as local conservation and protection measures. Individual species accounts, arranged by family, make up the core of this practical identification guide, covering habitat and status, range and subspecies, field description and basic measurements, voice, food, nesting, and behavior. They are illustrated by 29 color plates, 9 color portraits, and 24 drawings - the work of two of the foremost artists in Neotropical ornithology. A comprehensive bibliography lists more than 300 titles from the ornithological literature on birds of the area."

Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

Richard Ffrench

1986

A Guide To The Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

Richard Ffrench

Reprint 1980 (Harrowood)

1973

470 pages with 28 colour plates.

Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

G.A.C. Herklots

1961

"A complete guide to over 400 species also applicable to the coastal regions of Venzuala, the Guianas and N. Brazil. Over 260 birds illustrated, 195 painted in colour by the author."