Updated March 24, 2009: new checklist uploaded.

July 6, 2008: sounds page added, where you can listen to and download the sounds of some of the birds of Hispaniola; Botanical Garden lists updated, some new photos added too!!!

Actualizada, 24 de marzo 2009: nueva lista de cotejo.

6 de julio 2008 - creada la pagina de sonidas de las aves, donde se pueden escuchar y descargar sonidos de algunas de las aves de la Hispaniola; tambien la lista del Jardin Botanico y nuevas fotos!!!

Birding in the Dominican Republic

Observando Aves en la Republica Dominicana

This page contains information about the birds of the Dominican Republic. Photos, checklists, and trip lists are accessable here. All the trip lists include tips and descriptions of hot-spots, directions of how to get there, what to watch out for, even where to stay/eat/camp.

NOTE: SEVERAL LISTS ARE STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!!KEEP CHECKING BACK or E-MAIL US FOR INFO!!

Created by Steve & Sandra Brauning, members of the Ornithologial Society of Hispaniola, located in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

Esta pagina contiene informacion y archivos sobre las aves de la Republica Dominicana, como fotos, listas, y observaciones. Las listas de los lugares distintos incluyen informacion en cuanto a lugares especificos, direcciones, avisos, y aun, donde quedarse, comer, acampar, etc.(ALGUNAS DE LAS PAGINAS ESTAN SIENDO CONSTRUIDOS TODAVIA. EVIENOS UN CORREO ELECTRONICO PARA MAS INFORMACION!!!

Creado por Esteban y Sandra Brauning, miembros de la Sociedad Ornitologica de la Hispaniola

Here are a few of the beautiful creations that await your viewing here:

The Hispaniolan Trogon (El Papagayo - ave endemica a la isla) Priotelus roseigaster. Perhaps the most beautiful bird on the island. Found only in remote mountainous locations, it is endemic to Hispaniola.

Greater Antillean Bullfinch (El Gallito Prieto) Loxigilla violacea It is also found in Jamaica and the Bahamas.

(both photos by Eladio Fernandez - see the following page for more such treaures - most photos on this site are by Eladio - a few by Miguel Angel Landestoy-as indicated.)

Contents

Why birdwatch in the DR?- A description of the avian fauna of Hispaniola, tips and contacts (Porque observar aves en la Rep. Dom.? - descripciones, contactos, etc.)

Bird sounds to hear and download

Bird Photos by Eladio Fernandez - AWESOME - CHECK THEM OUT!!!

Complete List of Dominican Birds(Lista completa)

List of Hispaniolan and Regional Endemics(Endemicas y Regionales)

Short Checklist(Corta lista de registro)

Area List: Sierra de Bahoruco, Lagos Enriquillo, Oviedo - THE BIRDING HOTSPOT OF THE WHOLE ISLAND!!! More endemics, more species and higher bird density than any other area!!!

Site List: Botanical Gardens, Santo Domingo(Lista del Jardin Botanico)

Site List: Ebano Verde Scientific Reserve(lista de la Reserva cientifica Ebano Verde)

Area List: Eastern region, including Parque Nacional del Este/ Isla Saona (lista de la region Este)

Site List: Monte Cristi

Tips for the North Coast(Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete)

Site List: Salinas de Bani

Miscellaneous Site Lists-UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Site List(Lista de): Matadero de Bani_UNDER CONSTRUCTION

LINKS / ENLACES:

Click on the links for Ornithological Society of Hispaniola / La Sociedad Ornitologica de la Hispaniola Yahoo groups webpage.

Birding tour guide contacts(click on the links) Kate Wallace's "Tody Tours" page:tours, information

Miguel Angel Landestoy - personalized tours

Miguel Angel's Flickr photo pages... beautiful photography including some very nice birds photos.

A Spotted Rail (El Gallito Manchado) Pardirallus maculatus Hard-to-find bird of mangroves and swamps-this one had been caught by a local farmer and was being re-released.

(This is the only photo on these pages that I actually took... hmm, you can see why - Steve)

Last Updated on / Actualizada - March 24, 2009 by Steve & Sandra Brauning