{"id":1100,"date":"2014-06-23T15:10:27","date_gmt":"2014-06-23T20:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birdscaribbean.org\/?page_id=1100"},"modified":"2025-02-20T21:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T02:31:07","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.birdscaribbean.org\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Hispaniolan<\/a><\/p>\n

Resources<\/h3>\n

Welcome to our resource library. Below you will find links to downloadable educational materials, our own peer-reviewed scientific journal, photo resources, and much more. If you have specific needs and don’t see what you are looking for on this page, please don’t hesitate to contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Online Galleries<\/h4>\n

Caribbean birds come in all shapes and sizes and are a spectacle of color. Browse these photo albums of our Caribbean birds, their habitats and the people who are helping to conserve them. You can also contribute photos of Caribbean birds to our Flickr pools.<\/p>\n

\n
\"BirdsCaribbean<\/a>
BirdsCaribbean on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Caribbean<\/a>
Caribbean Bird Puzzles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"eBird<\/a>
eBird Caribbean Rarities at Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\"BirdsCaribbean<\/a>
BirdsCaribbean on Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Caribbean<\/a>
Caribbean Bird ID Monitoring
at Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Caribbean<\/a>
Caribbean Birding Trail, Jamaica, on Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n

Journal of Caribbean Ornithology<\/h4>\n

\"\"The Journal of Caribbean Ornithology is a refereed scientific journal, produced by the non-profit society BirdsCaribbean. The journal has now served as an important resource for ornithological research in the Caribbean for over 35 years. JCO welcomes manuscripts covering the biology, ecology, behavior, life history, and conservation of Caribbean birds and their habitats. We also publish 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.<\/p>\n

The journal is committed to working with and giving voice to the entire Caribbean ornithological community, as well as those beyond the region that equally share their passion for Caribbean birds, their habitats, and the peoples and cultures that share these islands. JCO takes pride in their mission to extend help and developmental resources to young, first-time, and\/or underserved or disadvantaged authors. Many of our authors are burgeoning students and researchers, are not native English speakers, and have limited access to resources for conducting their work and then developing it for publication. JCO recognizes these obstacles, but will not allow them to be a barrier to publishing good work. The latest edition and archives are accessible for free on the journal’s website: \u00a0Journal of Caribbean Ornithology.<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\n

BirdsCaribbean eBooks<\/h4>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\"This<\/a>
This ebook was created as a habitat restoration resource for International Migratory Bird Day 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Heritage Plants<\/h5>\n

Native plants and trees are amongst the most important parts of the natural history and culture of the Caribbean. They are also immensely important to birds and other wildlife. In a region that supporting irreplaceable biodiversity and dense human development, the cultivation of native trees and plants is an important way we can share our islands with native plants and animals. This book, created as part of the regional celebration of International Migratory Bird Day 2015, showcases a number of key native plants and trees that are perfect for backyard gardens, neighborhood landscaping and other habitat restoration projects big and small. Created by BirdsCaribbean, this book focuses on plants and trees that are particularly beneficial to native and migratory birds in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

Download the book for free. (PDF, 24 pages, English)\\<\/a><\/p>\n

Partrimonio Vegetal, descarga gratis en espa\u00f1ol. (PDF, 24 p\u00e1ginas, Espa\u00f1ol)<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a>
Learn about Caribbean waterbirds and the habitats that they depend on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Caribbean Waterbirds<\/h5>\n

The Caribbean is home to a wide variety of waterbirds, both year-round residents and seasonal migrants. These birds are an important part of Caribbean culture and ecology. In this free ebook, released in conjunction with the eighth-annual Caribbean Waterbird Census<\/a>, six authors investigate the fascinating world of Caribbean waterbirds and wetlands. Download the book for free. (PDF, 25 pages, English)<\/a> Download the book for free. (PDF, 25 pages, Spanish)<\/a> Download the book for free. (PDF, 25 pages, French)<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean Waterbirds EBook-bird names in 3 languages plus scientific<\/a> Caribbean Waterbirds EBook-bird names in 3 languages plus scientific-SPA<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\n

Endemic Birds of the West Indies Colouring Book<\/h4>\n

\"Endemic<\/a>Endemic Birds of the West Indies Colouring Book<\/em> features 50<\/strong> birds that are found only in the region. The 64-page book is beautifully\u00a0 illustrated by Christine Elder, with text by Mark Yokoyama. Each page features a bird in its habitat, a map showing where it lives, and facts about the bird. Fold-out covers show what every bird looks like in colour. The book offers children of all ages the opportunity to learn interesting facts while learning the techniques of colouring the birds\u2019 vibrant plumage. Fun activities and a glossary are included at the back. The book, created by BirdsCaribbean, is available for purchase<\/a> and for free download below.\u00a0 Colouring pages, natural history information, puzzles, and other free activities on the 50 birds plus additional endemics can also be accessed on our Caribbean Endemic Birds From the Nest Library page<\/a>. Colouring book covers<\/strong>, including front, back, colouring tips, and fold-in colouring key (PDF) – click here for free download in English.<\/a> Colouring book pages<\/strong>, including background information, West Indies map, colouring pages, activities, and glossary (PDF, 64 pages) – click here for free download in English.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Spanish language version of the colouring book is available for free download below. It has also been printed in Spanish and is available in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic (email info@BirdsCaribbean.org<\/a> to find out more). Translations of the English text by Mark Yokoyama are by Juan Carlos Fern\u00e1ndez-Ord\u00f3\u00f1ez and Maydiel Ca\u00f1izares. Colouring book covers<\/strong>, including front, back, colouring tips, and fold-in colouring key (PDF) – click here for free download in Spanish<\/a>. Colouring book pages<\/strong>, including background information, West Indies map, colouring pages, activities, and glossary (PDF, 64 pages) – click here for free download in Spanish<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since the completion of the colouring book, additional Endemic Bird of the Day coloring pages have been completed, thanks to Josmar Esteban Marquez. To date a total of 131<\/strong> of 185<\/strong>\u00a0Caribbean endemic birds have been completed. Species profiles, activity sheets, puzzles, and coloring pages\u00a0 are available for free download for all 131 species at this link.<\/a><\/p>\n

Stay tuned for the French edition, which will be available soon!<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\n

Migratory Birds of the West Indies Colouring Book<\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>Migratory Birds of the West Indies Colouring Book<\/em> features 39 migratory\u00a0 birds that spend the winter in and\/or pass through the region on migration. The book is beautifully\u00a0 illustrated by John Thompson with text by Farah Gopaul-Fuller, Ann Haynes-Sutton, Lisa Sorenson, Jeff Gerbracht, Andrew Dobson, and Lynn Gape. Each page features a bird in its habitat, a map showing where it lives, and fun facts about the bird. Coloured illustrations from Birds of the West Indies by Herb Raffaele et al are featured on the inside covers to show how the birds should be coloured in.<\/p>\n

The book also contains information on migratory birds to answer the following questions:<\/p>\n