The Endemic and Threatened Species Working Group (ETSWG) newsletter is now available, and it’s brimming with exciting updates and achievements! From celebrating conservation leaders to spotlighting critical challenges, this issue highlights the latest research, conservation, and education activities taking place across the region—available in English, Spanish, and French!

Your latest dose of Caribbean endemic bird news just got a lot more exciting—seriously! Alongside fascinating taxonomic changes that increase the number of Caribbean endemic species, this issue includes updates from the Caribbean Landbird Monitoring Programme, highlights from the Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival, and conservation news from across the islands. From honoring local champions to calling for urgent action for our most threatened endemics, this newsletter showcases the dedication of our community to the iconic birds that rely on our care. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page to view the newsletter in Spanish and French.

Across the Caribbean, conservationists are working tirelessly to better understand and protect the birds we love. In The Bahamas, students are creating artwork for a Young Artist’s calendar, while the One Eleuthera Foundation has completed a nature trail that brings the island’s endemics into closer focus for the public. 

Nearby, in the Dominican Republic, plans are underway to remove invasive species from Isla Alto Velo, helping to restore habitat for the Black-capped Petrel. Meanwhile, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada, international and local researchers are finalizing Conservation Action Plans for the Whistling Warbler, St. Vincent Amazon, and Grenada Dove.

Grenada Dove—endemic to Grenada and Critically Endangered. The cinnamon-brown plumage and white stripe in front of the wing are key field marks to distinguish the Grenada Dove from other dove species on the island. (photo by Arthur Daniel)

Focused faces on Day 1 of the workshop. (Photo by Gaea Conservation)

St. Vincent Amazon Solutions Tree created by participants.

Habitat Restoration and Protection group.

Whistling Warbler spotted on La Soufriere Windward Trail. (Photo by Jonathan Slifkin ML621602299)

This issue also features recent conference presentations by local conservationists, both online and in person. If you’re craving even more endemic bird research, we’ve got you covered—including a list of recent publications on Caribbean endemic and threatened species. Most are free to access; when they’re not, we encourage you to reach out  directly to the authors, who are usually happy to share their work. Lastly, be sure to check the ‘Save the Date’ section for exciting upcoming conferences in 2026. 

If you’re interested in getting involved with the Endemic and Threatened Species Working Group (we hope you are!) please sign up to our listserv to stay connected.

These highlights represent just a fraction of the vital work underway to conserve Caribbean endemics—and we want more! If you have projects or updates to share, please contact us. We’ve already begun gathering content for the 2026 edition. 

– ETSWG co-chairs, Ellie and Howard

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