The Natural History of The Bahamas: A Field Guide

Dave Currie; Joseph M. Wunderle; Ethan Freid; David N. Ewert; D. Jean Lodge

Published by Cornell University Press 2019

The Natural History of The Bahamas

A Field Guide

Dave Currie , Joseph M. Wunderle , Ethan Freid , David N. Ewert and D. Jean Lodge

https://doi.org/10.7591/9781501738029

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About this book

Take this book with you on your next trip to the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands or keep it close to hand in your travel library. The Natural History of the Bahamas offers the most comprehensive coverage of the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna on the islands of the Bahamas archipelago, as well as of the region's natural history and ecology. Readers will gain an appreciation for the importance of conserving the diverse lifeforms on these special Caribbean islands.

A detailed introduction to the history, geology, and climate of the islands.
Beautifully illustrated, with more than seven hundred color photographs showcasing the diverse plants, fungi, and animals found on the Bahamian Archipelago.

Author / Editor information

Dr. Dave Currie, former Field Director of Kirtland's Warbler Research and Training Project, The Bahamas, and former adjunct Research Wildlife Biologist with International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service.

David N. Ewert is an Avian Conservation Scientist with American Bird Conservancy and Lecturer at the University of Michigan Biological Station.

Joseph M. Wunderle, Jr., is the Wildlife Team Leader and a Research Wildlife Biologist with the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service, Puerto Rico.

D. Jean Lodge is an Adjunct Faculty in the Departments of Plant Pathology, Odum School of Ecology and Plant Biology, University of Georgia (formerly a Research Botanist with the Center for Forest Mycology Research, Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service).

Ethan Freid is Chief Botanist at the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve on Eleuthera.

Reviews

Sandra D. Buckner, Past President of the Bahamas National Trust:

The Natural History of the Bahamas fills a void in the literature on the avian and terrestrial species found there and is an overall excellent guide.

David Steadman, Curator, Florida Museum of Natural History, and author of Extinction and Biogeography of Tropical Pacific Birds:

Every science classroom in the Bahamas, no matter what grade level, should have at least one copy of The Natural History of the Bahamas.

Kathleen Sullivan Sealey, University of Miami:

The authors have written an excellent book, one that is needed by island residents and educators, visitors, tourism businesses, researchers, and visiting scientists alike.

Paul A. De Luca, University of the Bahamas:

The Natural History of the Bahamas includes all major aspects of natural history, biological and geological, making it an excellent resource. I wish a reference guide like this was available to me when I started working in the Bahamas fifteen years ago!

The Natural History of The Bahamas: A Field Guide provides a sorely needed resource covering the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna of the Bahamas. [This book] should be in every classroom in the Bahamas. Most importantly, it is a tool needed by all Bahamians affiliated with conservation initiatives in the Bahamas. Likewise, the tourist who wants to skip the cruise and explore the real Bahamas can toss a copy of this guide in their backpack and venture out into the natural beauty of these extraordinary islands.

G.C. Stevens, University of Mexico:

In truth, only a tenth of this book is natural history, while the remaining 90 percent offers a listing of 549 species, with their 703 associated color photographs.Still, no book could be more colorful than this.

The Natural History of The Bahamas is a much needed and incredible resource for those visiting the archipelago. The guide is designed for the serious student of nature as well as the casual vacationer... The guide teaches the reader so much in such a short time. It's easy to use and any wildlife identification question can quickly be addressed with a short read of the species account. The guide is a must for any trip to The Bahamas.

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Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Climate and Natural Disturbance Regime Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	11
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Species Accounts
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Language: English
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Audience: General/trade;
Pages
- Main content: 464
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 1
- Coloured Illustrations: 768
- Line drawings: 7
- Tables: 1
- Other: 768 color photos, 7 b&w line drawings, 1 map, 1 chart
Keywords: Bahamas; Turks and Caicos; wildlife; animals; bird watching; natural history; eco-tourism; Caribbean; biodiversity; cruises; island biology; Natural History; Commonwealth of The Bahamas; Turks and Caicos Islands; terrestrial biota; Nature; Animal Anatomy; Animal Behavior; Animal Classification; Animal Communication

eBook

Published: October 15, 2019
ISBN: 9781501738029