Birds of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao is the essential guide for
anyone traveling to those islands. It showcases the more than 280
species seen on Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao and provides
descriptions of and directions to the best places to bird, from the
famous white sand beaches to hidden watering holes to the majestic
national parks. Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao-the "ABCs"-located in
the southwestern Caribbean, not far from Venezuela, share
fascinating ecological features with the West Indies as well as the
South American mainland, making birding on the islands unique. The
identification portion of the book features endemic subspecies such
as the Brown-throated Parakeet; a wide variety of wintering North
American migrants; spectacular restricted-range northern South
American species such as the Yellow-shouldered Parrot, Bare-eyed
Pigeon, Troupial, Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, and Yellow Oriole; and
West Indian species including the Pearly-eyed Thrasher and
Caribbean Elaenia. Colorful introductory sections provide readers
with a brief natural history of the islands, detailing the
geography, geology, and general ecology of each. In the site guide
that follows, Jeffrey V. Wells and Allison Childs Wells share their
more than two decades of experience in the region, providing
directions to the best birding spots. Clear, easy-to-read maps
accompany each site description, along with notes about the species
that birders are likely to find. The identification section is
arranged in classic field guide format and offers vivid
descriptions of each bird, along with tips on how to identify them
by sight and sound. The accounts also include current status and
seasonality, if relevant, and common names in English, Dutch, and
Papiamento, often inspired by the unique voices of the birds, such
as the "chibichibi" (Bananaquit) and "choco" (Burrowing Owl). The
accompanying color plates feature the beautiful work of illustrator
Robert Dean. The final section, on conservation, raises awareness
about threats facing the birds and the habitats on which they rely
and summarizes conservation initiatives and needs, offering
recommendations for each island.
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