Produktbild: Birds Of The Dominican Republi

Birds Of The Dominican Republi

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Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

01.11.2006

Verlag

Princeton University Press

Seitenzahl

258

Maße (L/B/H)

23.4/15.5/2 cm

Gewicht

816 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-691-11891-8

Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

01.11.2006

Verlag

Princeton University Press

Seitenzahl

258

Maße (L/B/H)

23.4/15.5/2 cm

Gewicht

816 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-691-11891-8

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  • Produktbild: Birds Of The Dominican Republi
  • Acknowledgments vii
    Introduction 1
    Map of Hispaniola 2
    Elevational Map of Hispaniola 4

    Plan of the Guide 5
    Topography and Habitats of Hispaniola 8
    Topographic Features 8
    Major Habitats 9

    Endemic Species and Subspecies 12
    Avian Conservation on Hispaniola 14
    Conservation Issues 14
    National Protected Areas in the Dominican Republic 15
    National Protected Areas in Haiti 16
    Threatened and Endangered Species 17
    Ornithological History of Hispaniola 18
    Descriptive Parts of a Bird 19

    PLATE SECTION 20
    SPECIES ACCOUNTS 21

    Geese and Ducks: Anatidae 21
    Partridges and Guineafowl: Phasianidae 32
    Bobwhites: Odontophoridae 33
    Grebes: Podicipedidae 34
    Shearwaters and Petrels: Procellariidae 35
    Storm-Petrels: Hydrobatidae 38
    Tropicbirds: Phaethontidae 39
    Boobies: Sulidae 40
    Pelicans: Pelecanidae 42
    Cormorants: Phalacrocoracidae 43

    Darters: Anhingidae 44
    Frigatebirds: Fregatidae 45
    Bitterns and Herons: Ardeidae 46
    Ibises and Spoonbills: Threskiornithidae 54
    Storks: Ciconiidae 56
    American Vultures: Cathartidae 57
    Flamingos: Phoenicopteridae 57
    Osprey: Pandionidae 58
    Kites, Hawks, and Allies: Accipitridae 59
    Falcons: Falconidae 64
    Rails, Gallinules, and Coots: Rallidae 66

    Limpkin: Aramidae 71
    Thick-knees: Burhinidae 72
    Plovers: Charadriidae 73
    Oystercatchers: Haematopodidae 78
    Stilts: Recurvirostridae 78
    Jacanas: Jacanidae 79
    Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies: Scolopacidae 80
    Jaegers, Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers: Laridae 95
    Pigeons and Doves: Columbidae 110
    Parakeets and Parrots: Psittacidae 118

    Cuckoos and Anis: Cuculidae 120
    Barn Owls: Tytonidae 124
    Typical Owls: Strigidae 125
    Goatsuckers (Nightjars): Caprimulgidae 128
    Potoos: Nyctibiidae 131
    Swifts: Apodidae 132
    Hummingbirds: Trochilidae 135
    Trogons: Trogonidae 137
    Todies: Todidae 138
    Kingfishers: Alcedinidae 140

    Woodpeckers and Allies: Picidae 141
    Tyrant Flycatchers: Tyrannidae 143
    Vireos: Vireonidae 148
    Crows: Corvidae 153
    Swallows: Hirundinidae 155
    Kinglets: Regulidae 160
    Gnatcatchers: Sylviidae 160
    Thrushes: Turdidae 161
    Mockingbirds, Thrashers, and Allies (Mimic Thrushes): Mimidae 165
    Pipits: Motacillidae 167
    Waxwings: Bombycillidae 168

    Palmchat: Dulidae 168
    Wood-Warblers: Parulidae 169
    Bananaquit: Coerebidae 192
    Tanagers: Thraupidae 193
    Emberizine Sparrows and Allies: Emberizidae 200
    Cardinaline Finches and Allies: Cardinalidae 205
    Blackbirds and Allies: Icteridae 207
    Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies: Fringillidae 211
    Old World Sparrows: Passeridae 214
    Weavers: Ploceidae 215
    Estrildid Finches: Estrildidae 216
    Recent Additions to the Checklist 218

    Appendix A: Birdwatching on Hispaniola 219
    Appendix B: Checklist of Birds of Hispaniola 229

    Selected References 239
    Index of Local Names 243
    Index of English and Scientific Names 250