Birds of St. Kitts

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to compile all the records of birds from the West Indian island of St. Kitts. These records are based on observations and museum specimens, both published and unpublished, covering a span of 110 years. Using mostly our own field data from the 1970’s and 1980’s, we describe the modern status and habitat preference of resident landbirds. Our historical review of land use patterns and ornithology on St. Kitts provides a foundation for future studies on the avifauna of this and nearby islands.

Citation

Steadman, David W.; Norton, Robert L.; Browning, Ralph M.; Arendt, Wayne J. 1997. Birds of St. Kitts. Caribbean Journal of Science 33:1–20.