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Journal of Caribbean Ornithology
No full textThe Journal of Caribbean Ornithology (JCO), formerly titled El Pitirre, is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the non-profit organization BirdsCaribbean and has served as a key resource for ornithological research in the Caribbean for more than 37 years. The journal covers all aspects of ornithology within the Caribbean region, including Bermuda, the Bahamas, and all islands of the Caribbean basin, and welcomes manuscripts on the biology, ecology, behavior, life history, and conservation of Caribbean birds and their habitats. JCO also publishes first-time avian records, novel behavioral observations, natural history studies, conservation management plans, and on-the-ground advocacy work. Submission categories include Research Articles, Research Notes, Reviews, Conservation Reports, and Perspectives & Opinions. The journal publishes in English, Spanish, or French, and all articles include trilingual abstracts
Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) : From the Nest
No full textBirdsCaribbean works to increase awareness and appreciation of the region's unique bird life through an annual Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF). Each year CEBF features the 'Endemic Bird of the Day', an educational activity that includes natural history information, a colouring page, puzzles, photos, videos, fun activities and more for each bird. In this website you will find a collection of artwork: each one dedicated to an endemic bird. Also, a set of educational resources to learn about a different species each day during the Caribbean Endemic Birds Festival. Disponible en
Patrimonio vegetal : plantas y árboles nativos para las aves y las personas del Caribe
No full textEste recurso fue creado por BirdsCaribbean para complementar el tema del Día Internacional de las Aves Migratorias 2015: “Restaura hábitats, restaura aves”. La información sobre restauración de hábitats, jardinería caribeña, árboles nativos y aves que los aman fue proporcionada por numerosos colaboradores. Muchas plantas pueden ayudar a las aves y embellecer los vecindarios, pero las plantas nativas realmente se destacan. Las plantas y animales nativos de esta región han evolucionado durante millones de años para vivir en armonía: las palomas comen frutos y luego dispersan las semillas, los colibríes polinizan flores mientras saborean el néctar. Aunque muchas plantas pueden beneficiar a las aves, las plantas nativas casi siempre son las mejores debido a las alianzas desarrolladas a lo largo de los tiempos. Contenido: Plantar para las aves del Caribe; el hábitat a su alrededor; ¿Por qué plantas nativas?; Cómo empezar; Elija sus plantas; Listado de plantas
Flat-billed Vireo facts
Get PDFFOR KIDS: What facts can you remember about today’s endemic bird – the Flat-billed Vireo? Test your knowledge by filling in the missing words in our Flat-billed Vireo facts! We have given you all the correct words to use but can you put them into the right fact? You can re-read the information all about this bird above, or search on the BirdsCaribbean webpages or online for more information about the Flat-billed Vireo
Seabird Conservation Program : Saving Caribbean seabirds through monitoring, research, and conservation
No full textThis program outlines BirdsCaribbean’s regional strategy to improve seabird conservation across the Caribbean. It focuses on strengthening knowledge of seabird distributions and population sizes, building the capacity of local practitioners, and promoting standardized monitoring through a region-wide seabird census. Priority actions include filling data gaps, coordinating research and survey efforts, fostering partnerships among governments, NGOs, and communities, and targeting conservation threats such as invasive species, coastal development, and human disturbance. The program also supports policy advocacy to protect seabird nesting sites and critical marine habitats, and encourages education and outreach to raise awareness about seabird conservation. Through this integrated framework, BirdsCaribbean aims to safeguard seabird populations and promote their long-term resilience in the face of environmental change
Common shorebirds of the Caribbean
Get PDFPerfect for wildlife enthusiasts, educators, and casual observers, this ID guide is designed to enhance appreciation for the rich avian biodiversity that graces the Caribbean shores. This two-page guide is a handy companion that brings the beauty of Caribbean shorebirds to life in vivid detail. Explore, observe, and connect with the captivating world of common shorebirds with this user-friendly ID guide
Endemic bird of the day : Eastern Chat-Tanager
No full textCaribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) day 89 poster, dedicated to the Eastern Chat-Tanager. If you find yourself birding on the high elevation mountain forests of Cordillera Central, Sierra de Neiba, and Bahoruco Oriental, on the island of Hispaniola, keep an eye out for the elusive Eastern Chat-Tanager! It is a shy, ground-dwelling bird that can be hard to see, but easily heard singing at dawn. The Eastern Chat-Tanager is a medium size bird, a bit smaller than a Mockingbird, with a long tail and strong long legs and feet. It is dark olive-brown above, with a white throat and grayish underparts, yellow eyering, and a spot of yellow at the bend of the wings, which is hardly seen. It often sings from a low perch within dense vegetation – an emphatic, clear whistling “chip-chip-swep-swep-swep” or “chirri-chirri-chirri-chip-chip-chip,” repeated many times. Eastern Chat-Tanagers are usually seen in pairs, foraging on or near the ground, searching through the leaf litter. They feed primarily on insects and small invertebrates, and a small amount of fruit. This species is often observed flying short distances, close to the ground, across a narrow path or trail, from one patch of vegetation to an adjacent one. Endemic to the island of Hispaniola, the Eastern Chat-Tanager is quite a unique bird. It belongs to the Caribbean endemic bird family, Calyptophilidae, from the Greek word Calyptophilus (“loving to hide”). There are three (3) recognized subspecies. Information on the Eastern Chat-Tanager is limited, due to its secretive nature and hard to navigate habitat. To date, only one nest has been described and published. The Eastern Chat-Tanager is uncommon on Hispaniola with a limited distribution. Its conservation status is considered to be Near Threatened by the IUCN, due to habitat fragmentation and destruction—mostly from uncontrolled logging and the clearing of forests for agriculture. As a complement to the poster, a coloring sheet is included
Endemic bird of the day : Black-crowned Palm-Tanager
No full textCaribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) day 16 poster, dedicated to the Black-crowned Palm-Tanager, locally known as Cuatro Ojos (“four-eyes”). This striking bird is a medium-sized passerine endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) and some satellite islands. Commonly found throughout the island, these birds are easily identified by their olive back contrasting with a gray nape and underparts, and a black head bearing a unique pattern of four white spots, hence its Spanish name Cuatro Ojos. Interestingly, while these birds are called tanagers, they are not in the same family as many of the other tropical tanagers, Thraupidae. They actually reside in their own family (Phaenicophilidae), along with several other of Hispaniola’s unique endemics
Endemic bird of the day : Bay-breasted Cuckoo
No full textCaribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) day 94 poster, dedicated to the Bay-breasted Cuckoo. Imagine a half-meter long, dusky gray bird with reddish-brown breast, throat, and wing patch, peach-colored pantaloons and belly, and thick decurved bill. Got that? Now, add a glossy black tail comprising nearly two thirds the bird’s total length, each feather tipped with a bold white spot. Mother Nature is showing off with the Bay-breasted Cuckoo! This bird has a loud, distinctive voice: Cu-aa! (its most common local name in the Dominican Republic), sometimes followed by a guttural accelerating u-ak-u-ak-ak-ak-ak-ak-ak-ak-ak. Residents of Gonaïves, Haiti call it Tako Kabrit (“Goat Cuckoo”) because of its goat-like bawl “Greeee!” Despite all this noise, the Bay-breasted Cuckoo is one of the hardest birds to spot on Hispaniola. It is uncommon, shy and secretive. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of it, agilely hopping and gliding along branches,, hunting for insects, lizards, frogs, small mammals, even bird eggs and nestlings. The Cúa has a Caribbean cousin, which it closely resembles in morphology and plumage: the Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo, endemic to Jamaica, which is much more common. Both species have a thick, down-curved bill. These large cuckoo species feed on similar prey, with similar foraging behaviors. Once, a Cúa was seen sallying at a lower branch, trying to capture a large, well-camouflaged lizard – which turned out to be a previously undiscovered chameleon-like species of Anolis! The Cúa is the second most threatened Hispaniolan endemic bird. Its IUCN status is Endangered. Only two main nesting populations persist in the DR’s Sierra de Bahoruco and North slope of Cordillera Central. In the last 12 years, it has been seen in other areas; but these are likely a few survivors, now at risk of extinction due to the continued destruction of mature broadleaf and semi-deciduous middle elevation forests, their preferred habitat. Intensive farming, including avocado plantations, poses a serious threat to this species’ survival. Hunting is another factor putting pressure on the birds; some local people mistakenly believe that eating the bird will cure arthritis and other ailments. As a complement to the poster, a coloring sheet is included
Key West Quail-Dove maze
No full textFOR KIDS: Breeding season for the Key West Quail-Dove is between September and July. This Caribbean endemic dove builds its nests on the ground or sometime low-down in a tree. This makes their eggs vulnerable to predators, including the Indian Mongoose, which has been introduced to the Caribbean from Asia. Can you help the Key West Quail-Dove find her way through our maze and save here eggs from a hungry mongoose? You can find the correct route here
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