Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Cuba

The Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Cuba is an annual publication that grew out of the need to provide updated information on changes affecting birds in the Cuban archipelago. Development of new techniques in molecular studies, new interpretations of speciation and evolutionary phenomena have also emerged, considerably modifying the traditional way of viewing ornithology and resulting in rapid changes in taxonomy and systematics, often beyond what we can assimilate through the normal flow of information.

 In addition, the growing demand for bird-watching tourism on the island and the implementation of monitoring programs for migratory species are contributing to an increase in the number of previously unrecorded species being added to the list each year. Furthermore, the influence of climate change is producing altered patterns of migratory movements in many species. 

 Our main objective is to provide up-to-date annual listings of Cuban birds, including reference information on each new report and general statistics about Cuban birdlife, and to serve as a reference platform for ornithological studies in the country. It is our obligation to make this publication accessible to the community of local ornithologists and to the institutions involved in the conservation and study of Cuban birds.

 This checklist is built on and optimized in each issue based on the needs and concerns of the local and regional ornithological community. We recommend keeping each edition, as new important information appears each year, especially in the Comments section. Each list is considered valid for the corresponding year of publication. The PDF version is available for free; the printed version can be purchased through www.Amazon.com at a very accessible price. The minimal funds generated are used to support these annual publications.