BOOKS - field guides of West & East Indies

 

These books, or (field guides) helped me ID some of the birds in the Virgin Islands. I make it a habit to obtain at least one good guide to help with the varieties of some of many birds I come across considering some look so much alike. They also help with new birds that are not in any other areas (Endemic).

 

BIRDS of the Eastern Caribbean: (Peter Evans)

ISBN 978 0 333 52155 7 (2015)

 

This book is more of a general description book but misses some of the pictures for birds. Photos do not overly help with colour variations of different species. good for general bird watchers.

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BIRDS of the West Indies: (Norman Arlott)
ISBN 978 0 691 14780 2 (2010)

This book is the best to be found and has good description but mostly easy to follow colour pictures. it shows colour of breeding, non-breeding, sexes, and in some cases wing colours like for hawks etc.

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Book- Sibley Guide to Birds

Book- Sibley Guide to Birds: (David Allen Sibley
ISBN 978-1 439 50328 7 (2000)

 

This is the best descriptive book on North American birds I have found. It has layouts of each bird from Juvenile to Adult for colour and sexes. The book also tells you where and what season you can find each species. It lets you know the Latin name and other similar types.



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Laminated Bird Guides

 

There are many Laminated Bird Guides to be found in Florida and some other states. They vary from different areas like shorebirds, backyard birds, east and west Florida, hawks, etc. This is just a general picture guide and not much value for the serious at heart who want more details. good for kids and the average tourists.

 

Can be found in various gift stores, book stores, and gas stations

 (avg $6-$7)