Meet the feathered friends of the Caribbean
February 7, 2012
Think you can spot all of the birds of the Caribbean in one day? Think again. With over 160 species of bird present on the islands, accomplishing that task could take a lifetime. Some of the rarest species in the world reside on these Caribbean islands, and when you take on locum jobs here, you can begin your bird viewing pleasure.The territory's national bird, the Bananaquit, is a good place to start your self-induced avian challenge, as it's fairly easy to spot. The yellow-breasted, black-crowned creature can fit in your palm and is commonly called the sugar bird by locals. To make a few tiny friends, try leaving out a bowl of sugar on your patio and watch the Bananaquits come soaring over to peck at the granules.
While other common island birds such as the Antillean crested hummingbird, white-cheeked pintail duck and the mangrove cuckoo, can be seen year round, some feathered friends will only fly through your city as they travel south for the winter. The Peregrine falcon, oystercatcher and black-throated blue warbler songbird are among the dozens of birds that you'll be lucky to catch a glimpse of for a few months out of the year.
See also...
- Learn about the largest shipwreck in Caribbean history
- Visit historic sites of the Caribbean
- Journey under the Caribbean Sea on a submarine tour
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