Below are a few of the birds who call Dominica home. This section will continue to grow as we are able to photograph our quick-winged friends!<\/p>\n
Read\u00a0more about the Bird’s of Dominica in\u00a0Important Bird areas of Dominica (PDF)<\/a>\u00a0by Stephen Durand and Bertrand Jno Baptiste (published by Forestry Wildlife & Parks Division).<\/p>\n Parrots\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0More\u00a0birds\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Sea Birds\u00a0<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta admin_label=”Bird Watching & Birding Tours” title=”Bird Watching & Birding Tours” url_new_window=”off” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#448fe5″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_button=”off” button_letter_spacing=”0″ button_use_icon=”default” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” button_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ module_class=”linkbox” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Bird-watching can take place anywhere in Dominica. You may have some great sightings\u00a0right from the verandah of your guest house!<\/p>\n In the northwest, Syndicate<\/a><\/strong> is well-known for bird-watching, especially for seeing our parrots. In the Roseau Valley<\/strong>, try Papillote Wilderness Retreat<\/a><\/b>\u00a0for a wonderful garden & bird-watching experience. Twenty-seven\u00a0species of birds, including hawks, herons and hummingbirds, and 19 different kinds of butterflies, can be spotted on its 14 acres of rainforest gardens. Garden tours will introduce you to an\u00a0extensive collection of orchids, begonias, gingers, heliconias and fruit trees. Many of the birds and flowers can be admired as you sip a cooling drink on the terrace of the\u00a0Rainforest Restaurant.<\/p>\n For those who want to learn more about Dominica\u2019s birds through guided field trips, Bird-Watching Tours are offered by many hotels and tour guides:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_button admin_label=”Tour Providers” button_url=”https:\/\/www.avirtualdominica.com\/dominica-directory\/island-category\/tour-providers\/” url_new_window=”off” button_text=”Tour Providers” button_alignment=”left” background_layout=”light” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#0c71c3″ button_border_color=”#0c71c3″ button_letter_spacing=”0″ button_use_icon=”default” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” button_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/bird-perlicans.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_cta url_new_window=”off” use_background_color=”off” background_color=”#a5fc92″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” header_font_size=”26″ body_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_button=”off” button_text_size=”20″ button_border_width=”2″ button_border_radius=”3″ button_letter_spacing=”0″ button_use_icon=”default” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” button_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ module_class=”darklink” title=”Interesting Sites” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n BirdLife International:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Detailed report of Dominica\u2019s birds\u2026<\/em>\u00a0read more<\/a><\/p>\n Fatbirder:<\/a><\/strong> Provides useful resources, links and information about birding in Dominica<\/em>… read more<\/a><\/p>\n Rare Species Conservatory Foundation:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Since 1997, RSCF and Dominica’s government have partnered to research and conserve Dominica’s parrots…\u00a0<\/em>read more.<\/a><\/p>\n Birds Caribbean<\/strong>:<\/a>\u00a0a nonprofit membership organization working to conserve the birds of the Caribbean and their habitats…<\/em> read more.<\/a><\/p>\n ebird Caribbean<\/a><\/strong>: Online checklist program for birding\u00a0run by\u00a0the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society… <\/em>read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n Avibase<\/a>:<\/strong> World bird database – Dominica<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_audio audio=”http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Birds-Feeding.mp3″ background_layout=”dark” title_font_size=”14″ caption_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_color=”#5ba320″ custom_padding=”3px|3px|3px|3px” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_audio][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Can you identify the species of bird?<\/p>\n In the sound clip above, masses of birds came to feed on the insects attracted to the fruit of a Mo Bins\u00a0or Hogplum tree (Spondias mombin).\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”14″ module_id=”parrot” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”14″ module_id=”parrot” custom_padding=”||20px|” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Parrots<\/strong><\/p>\n The most famous birds of Dominica are the parrots – the Sisserou (Imperial) and the Jaco (Red Necked). The Sisserou Parrot is the National Bird <\/a>and proudly adorns Dominica’s flag<\/a>. Our parrots live mainly in the northern part of the island and are protected. A breeding program has been in place for several years and has helped the population to recover; parrots are now spreading further south.\u00a0The Parrot Research Centre located in the Botanical Gardens<\/a> in Roseau<\/a> strives to preserve these birds and to educate people about them.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/birds-sisserou2.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Dominica’s endemic Sisserou Parrot <\/a><\/strong>or\u00a0Imperial Parrot,\u00a0Amazona imperialis<\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_divider color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”60″ divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” divider_weight=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”14″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Sisserou <\/strong>(Amazona imerialis)<\/em><\/p>\n The adult Sisserou <\/strong>(Amazona imerialis)<\/em>\u00a0is 18 – 20 inches long and weighs 2 pounds. Their wingspan is around 30 inches. The upper parts and back are mostly green with greenish blue head. There is a red streak on the wing-tips. Parrots pair themselves off for life. They have been known to live to be 70 years old.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” parallax_3=”off” parallax_method_3=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_c1LTUcaacc” image_src=”\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/_c1LTUcaacc\/hqdefault.jpg”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”14″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Imperial parrot\u00a0at the Botanical Gardens<\/a>\u00a0in Dominica<\/span><\/p>\n youtube user: Alvindominica<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KtQpBKb8N1k” image_src=”\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/KtQpBKb8N1k\/hqdefault.jpg”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”14″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n First Captive-bred Imperial Parrot (Amazona imperialis)<\/span><\/p>\n youtube user: Rare Species Conservatory Foundation<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Looking for great places to go birding? Find out more about our National Parks<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Mountains<\/a><\/strong>, and Beaches<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_divider color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” divider_weight=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Jaco” use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.15″]<\/p>\n Jaco\u00a0<\/strong>(Amazona arausiaca)<\/em><\/p>\n The Red-necked or Jaco\/Jacquot parrot<\/strong>\u00a0(Amazona arausiaca)<\/em> is smaller than the Imperial and can be found at lower elevations than the Imperial. The area of Syndicate<\/a> in the Dominica’s Northern Forest Reserve<\/a> is perhaps the best known spot to see these two spectacular birds.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/birds-jaco2.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Dominica’s endemic\u00a0<\/a>Jaco<\/strong> or\u00a0Red-necked Parrot,\u00a0Amazona arausiaca<\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” module_id=”bird” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.15″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” module_id=”birds” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Other species of note are t” use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.15″]<\/p>\n Other species of note are the Broad-winged Hawk<\/b> (Buteo platypterus), frequently seen soaring in wooded areas. Extremely common are various species of hummingbird, of which the Purple-throated Carib<\/b>(Eulampis jugularis) can often be seen darting among flowers. Frequently seen soaring high above the sea near shore is the Magnificent Frigatebird\u00a0<\/b>(Fregata magnificens). Two species of bird are heard more often than seen: Locally known as the Siffleur Montagne\u00a0<\/b>(Mountain Whistler), the Rufous-throated Solitaire (Myadestes genibarbis) is a bird of the higher-elevation forest. You’ll usually hear one on the way to the Boiling Lake<\/a>, Freshwater Lake<\/a>, Boeri Lake<\/a> or any other hike in the higher elevations. The Barn Owl<\/b>, as the most widely distributed bird in the world, can of course be heard if not seen, during nighttime in Dominica.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_cta title=”Did you Know?” url_new_window=”off” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#5ba320″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_font_size=”26″ body_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_button=”off” button_text_size=”20″ button_border_width=”2″ button_border_radius=”3″ button_letter_spacing=”0″ button_use_icon=”default” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” button_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ module_class=”darklink” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n The Siffleur Montange\u00a0<\/strong>commonly heard in the forests all over Dominica,\u00a0is rarely seen. But in local folklore if you manage to catch a glimpse – it is considered to be sign of good fortune.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/humming_bird1.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_divider color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” divider_weight=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.15″]<\/p>\n Antillean Crested Hummingbird<\/strong> (orthorhyncus cristatus<\/em>) Male: green above, the tail and underparts blackish, conspicuous crest. \u00a0Widespread from mountain forest to sea level but most abundant in lowlands.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_divider color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” divider_weight=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purple Throated Carib Hummingbird ” use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.15″]<\/p>\n Purple Throated Carib Hummingbird <\/strong> (eulampis jugularis)<\/em> Description<\/i>: A sturdy, very dark hummingbird. Plumage largely black; gorge purplish red; tail and upper tail-coverts bluish green; wings metallic green.\u00a0 Sexes similar.\u00a0 At times appears entirely black in the field, but the green wings are usually conspicuous (other hummingbirds have blackish wings).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/humming_bird2.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/bird-blueheron1.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_divider color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” divider_weight=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Green Heron” use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.15″]<\/p>\n Little Green Heron<\/strong>\u00a0(Butorides virescens<\/i>) Found in swampy or damp areas, the Green Heron is often sighted along rivers and in the wetter parts of the island. They feed on insects, rodents, fish, frogs and crustaceans. The Great Blue Heron\u00a0is also common in Dominica. It looks similar, but has a longer neck and blue\/gray colouring on neck and wings.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_divider color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” divider_weight=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Lesser Antillean Flycatcher ” use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.15″]<\/p>\n Lesser Antillean Flycatcher\u00a0<\/strong> (Myiarchus oberi)<\/em> Male: green above, the tail and underparts blackish, conspicuous crest. \u00a0Widespread from mountain forest to sea level but most abundant in lowlands.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/bird-fly-catcher.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” 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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/birds-seabirds.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”14″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Some other types of birds also seen during a\u00a0boat trip to Pointe des Foux include:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”14″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”14″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n You can download the PDF<\/strong> here.<\/a><\/p>\n Thanks to Arlington James for providing the Seabirds of Dominica Presentation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column 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Description<\/i>: Readily identified by its large size and characteristic features.\u00a0 Unlike other sea birds the neck is not extended in flight, the head being drawn back on to the shoulders.\u00a0 Coloration largely dark brown, the upperparts mostly silver grey; upper part of head and stripe down neck white, the neck entirely white during post-nuptial moult.\u00a0 Young have the head, neck and upperparts brownish, the underparts mostly white.\u00a0 Either solitary or associated in small flocks, when usually seen flying in oblique single file close to the surface of the sea.\u00a0 In normal flight a few wing beats are followed by a glide, but both Brown and White Pelicans occasionally soar high in the air.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” 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Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival<\/strong> Each year, during this boat trip to Pointe des Foux, a known nesting area for some of Dominica\u2019s sea birds, many marine birds and marine creatures are often spotted. Arlington James has put together a presentation aimed at educating those on the trip and he has kindly agreed to let us share it with you. Read on for some brief information about Dominica\u2019s Sea Birds, then download the presentation (in PDF format).<\/p>\n![\"birds-sea-presentation\"](\"http:\/\/avirtualdominica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/birds-sea-presentation-300x225.jpg\")
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