Birds of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire book cover

Essential Caribbean Island Guide

Nature Writing & Wildlife

Birds of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire

by Bart de Boer, Eric Newton and Robin Restall

Located in the southern Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela, the islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire are home to a colorful diversity of bird species.


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About the book

This is the first comprehensive field guide to the birds of the region and the ideal companion for identifying the islands' remarkable avian population. This compact and portable book contains close to 1,000 superb color illustrations on 71 color plates and detailed descriptions of every species. Concise text on facing pages highlights key identification features, including voice, habitat, behavior, and status, with complete coverage of the islands' bird species, including residents, migrants, and vagrants. The illustrations depict every species and all major plumages and races. This field guide is essential for all birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts interested in this part of the world.

Book details

Published by Princeton University Press

Paperback ISBN: 9780691153360 26 Feb 2012 215. x 139. (mm)