Important Bird Areas in the Caribbean: Key Sites for Conservation

Mon, Jan 10, 2011

David C Wege and Veronica Anadon-Irizarry, 348 pages, BirdLife International

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This publication puts a spotlight on the Caribbean network of Important Bird Areas (IBAs). In a region that is exceptionally rich in endemic birds, seabirds, waterbirds, and species already at risk of extinction, IBAs are an objective expression of which places in the Caribbean are the most important for these birds and why. By highlighting the significance of IBAs, the goal is to secure their long-term conservation – to ensure that these remnants of paradise are not lost.

“The layout of the book is extremely attractive – clear to follow, with excellent photographs, colour plates, and maps.” – Peter G.H. Evans, IBIS – The Journal of the British Ornithologists’ Union

“All in all, this book is a tour de force, and all involved … are to be congratulated on a most impressive conservation resource.” – Peter G.H. Evans, IBIS – The Journal of the British Ornithologists’ Union

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3 Responses to “Important Bird Areas in the Caribbean: Key Sites for Conservation”

Alain Guimond Says:
March 9th, 2013 at 2:31 am

Madame, Monsieur,

Je m’étonne de constater que vous n’avez pas prévu de version française de la publication Important Bird Areas of the Americas: Priority Sites for Biodiversity Conservation pour la section réservée au Canada, en particulier au Québec (http://www.birdlife.org/action/science/sites/american_ibas/americas-ibas-downloads.html). Après tout, les francophones sont l’un des deux peuples fondateurs du Canada et nous représentons plus de huit millions de personnes. Alors, envisagez-vous une version française de cette section de votre publication?

Martin Fowlie Says:
March 11th, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Dear Alain,
thanks for your message. There are no plans to produce a French version of the Americas IBAs book I’m afraid as the costs involved are too high

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Robert Olley Says:
April 1st, 2012 at 3:47 pm

I am a birder who will be leading birding tours on the grounds of Punta Cana Hotel and Resort this May, and possibly longer. I am a US citizen with a house in Bonao, DR.
Very interested in birds of the Carib. and possible alligning myself with groups involved with Birds and Conservation. Having trouble locating info on Punta Cana area itself, esp. birds along the coastal area. Could you help?

Alain Guimond Says:
March 9th, 2013 at 2:31 am
Madame, Monsieur,

Je m’étonne de constater que vous n’avez pas prévu de version française de la publication Important Bird Areas of the Americas: Priority Sites for Biodiversity Conservation pour la section réservée au Canada, en particulier au Québec (http://www.birdlife.org/action/science/sites/american_ibas/americas-ibas-downloads.html). Après tout, les francophones sont l’un des deux peuples fondateurs du Canada et nous représentons plus de huit millions de personnes. Alors, envisagez-vous une version française de cette section de votre publication?

- Martin Fowlie Says:
  March 11th, 2013 at 12:02 pm
  Dear Alain,
  thanks for your message. There are no plans to produce a French version of the Americas IBAs book I’m afraid as the costs involved are too high
  
Robert Olley Says:
April 1st, 2012 at 3:47 pm
I am a birder who will be leading birding tours on the grounds of Punta Cana Hotel and Resort this May, and possibly longer. I am a US citizen with a house in Bonao, DR.
Very interested in birds of the Carib. and possible alligning myself with groups involved with Birds and Conservation. Having trouble locating info on Punta Cana area itself, esp. birds along the coastal area. Could you help?

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