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[This book] fills a major gap in the ornithological literature of the West Indies... Ornithologists and birders interested in West Indies birds, and especially Hispaniola's birds, now have an excellent, modern guide to these species. The book is highly recommended to these enthusiasts, as well as naturalists, conversation biologists, and academic and public libraries. -- International Hawkwatcher The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Hispaniola. -- Wildlife Activist If you are thinking of going anywhere near Haiti or Dominican Republic, pick this one up. It's an excellent book. -- Geoff Carpentier, OFO News Any visitor to the island will find the guide an indispensable asset. -- Chris Doughty, The Bird Observer This well-illustrated new work fills a large void in the literature on birdwatching and the environment in these tropical countries. Touted as the first comprehensive field guide to Hispaniola's birds, it provides detailed accounts for more than 300 species, including thirty-one endemic species... An important contribution to the literature that will provide a handy guide to the region. -- Charles E. Keller, Indiana Audubon Quarterly This is a wonderful addition to the literature on West Indian birds and a must-have book for anyone headed for Hispaniola or interested in the distribution and abundance of that island's birds. It is both attractive and detailed. -- John R. Faaborg, North American Bird Bander
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"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.
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Variable but good illustrations, good quality field guide
27. Juni 2008
Format:Taschenbuch
Basics: 2006, 1st edition, softcover, 258 pages, 57 color plates, 300+ species, range maps
This is a good field guide - and the only one - to focus on the birds of this 2-country island, Hispaniola. All the known species are illustrated and described. Most have multiple illustrations.
The authors take a few progressive liberties with the taxonomy, such as splitting out the Hispaniolan Oriole from the still-recognized Greater Antillean Oriole; or, the Hispaniolan Palm Crow from the combined Palm Crow.
The artistry is good, but with inconsistent styles between plates. The styles of the various illustrators are quite different. I find this slightly distracting. Plate 50 seems more like a mural for a wall or calendar versus the cleaner look of Plate 48 versus the cartoonish style of plate 34 versus a more meticulous plate 20 or 21. The two different Flat-billed Vireos (plates 38 and 43) look like two different species. Again, the plates are good and the accuracy of the field marks are well done; although, the sandpipers could use a bit more distinguishing detail and the beaks of the warblers appear too thin and pointed.
Many of the illustrations will look familiar because they are taken directly from the earlier work "Birds of the West Indies" by Raffaele et.al (1998). Two of the primary illustrators worked on both books.
The text is thorough, focusing on descriptions, similar species, and range. Given the high degree of speciation and subspecies in the surrounding islands, it would have been nice to see a little more - or even any -- reference given to the sister species only an island-hop away.
The range maps show good detail. The authors obviously tried to make the localized distributions show in these maps as denoted by splotchy shading representing altitudinal changes around the highlands.
If you're going to Haiti or to the Dominican Republic for birding, this is the only book you will require for a good trip.
I've listed several related books below...:
1) Aves Comunes de la República Dominicana by Latta/Fernandez
2) The birds of Haiti and the Dominican Republic) by Wetmore
3) The Birds of Hispaniola by Keith
4) Endangered and endemic birds of the Dominican Republic by Dod
5) Aves de la Republica Dominicana by Dod
6) Birds of the West Indies by Bond
7) Birds of the West Indies by Raffaele
8) A Guide to the Birds of the West Indies by Raffaele
9) Photographic Guide to Birds of the West Indies by Flieg
This is a good field guide - and the only one - to focus on the birds of this 2-country island, Hispaniola. All the known species are illustrated and described. Most have multiple illustrations.
The authors take a few progressive liberties with the taxonomy, such as splitting out the Hispaniolan Oriole from the still-recognized Greater Antillean Oriole; or, the Hispaniolan Palm Crow from the combined Palm Crow.
The artistry is good, but with inconsistent styles between plates. The styles of the various illustrators are quite different. I find this slightly distracting. Plate 50 seems more like a mural for a wall or calendar versus the cleaner look of Plate 48 versus the cartoonish style of plate 34 versus a more meticulous plate 20 or 21. The two different Flat-billed Vireos (plates 38 and 43) look like two different species. Again, the plates are good and the accuracy of the field marks are well done; although, the sandpipers could use a bit more distinguishing detail and the beaks of the warblers appear too thin and pointed.
Many of the illustrations will look familiar because they are taken directly from the earlier work "Birds of the West Indies" by Raffaele et.al (1998). Two of the primary illustrators worked on both books.
The text is thorough, focusing on descriptions, similar species, and range. Given the high degree of speciation and subspecies in the surrounding islands, it would have been nice to see a little more - or even any -- reference given to the sister species only an island-hop away.
The range maps show good detail. The authors obviously tried to make the localized distributions show in these maps as denoted by splotchy shading representing altitudinal changes around the highlands.
If you're going to Haiti or to the Dominican Republic for birding, this is the only book you will require for a good trip.
I've listed several related books below...:
1) Aves Comunes de la República Dominicana by Latta/Fernandez
2) The birds of Haiti and the Dominican Republic) by Wetmore
3) The Birds of Hispaniola by Keith
4) Endangered and endemic birds of the Dominican Republic by Dod
5) Aves de la Republica Dominicana by Dod
6) Birds of the West Indies by Bond
7) Birds of the West Indies by Raffaele
8) A Guide to the Birds of the West Indies by Raffaele
9) Photographic Guide to Birds of the West Indies by Flieg
1 von 1 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Really good book
11. November 2010
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
Get the Hardcover version! It makes so much difference. The book is already fairly large and cannot be regarded as a pocket guide so you might as well get the extra protection from having a hardcover. The illustrations are really good but a few could have been better, for example the vireos, a couple of the warblers, a couple of flycatchers and a couple of doves and a few others. But overall this is an excellent field guide.
I chose the hardcover version as I do not expect to visit Hispaniola very often and so it would mostly be set on my bookshelf. The extra weight is therefore not important to me.
I chose the hardcover version as I do not expect to visit Hispaniola very often and so it would mostly be set on my bookshelf. The extra weight is therefore not important to me.
1 von 1 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Glad we had it onour trip
8. Mai 2010
Format:Taschenbuch|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
Purchased this book to take on a weeklong trip to the Dominican Republic. I always like to find a good field guide when we go away and this book filled the bill. Some of the pictures are a bit inconsistent, but I doubt I could have found a better guide to bring along. It's great to be able to figure out what you're seeing. The section on the natural history of the DR is also very good. We went in early August and I would also recommend bringing a butterfly and dragonfly guide as well if you're going at that time of year. Would have liked to identify some of the beautiful flying insects we saw.
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