bird which are endemic to the island of Cuba and which have been identified as critical for the conservation of global bird diversity. Both species inhabit the Zapata Swamp, an area of high flora and fauna diversity. See also this site.

• Baconao Biosphere Reserve 
• Cuchillas del Toa Biosphere Reserve 
• Peninsula de Guanahacabibes Biosphere Reserve 
• Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve 
• Cienaga de Zapata Biosphere Reserve 
• Buenavista Biosphere Reserve 

include Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, the Zapata Swamp area, Turquino National Park, boasting Cuba’s highest peak, Pico Turquino, at 6,474 feet; Desembaco del Granma National Park with its rugged landscapes and endemic lizards, frogs, and snails; Caguanes National Park, a group of islands off the north-central coast; and, the tropical rainforests of Alexander von Humboldt National Park. Each provides examples of Cuba’s diversity, beauty, and fragility. 

Bay is located on the southeastern "foot" of Cuba. The base is roughly 45 square miles in size and is divided in two by the   inlet to the bay which extends into Cuba proper. The abundance of birds on the base is surprising.  The US Navy has done an exceptional job of preserving a majority of the base's natural habitat. 

Matanzas, Cuba.One of the most interesting, beautiful and rich site from the historic and natural points of view. The Park hosts an endless number of water birds, mammals, reptilians, amphibians, fish and invertebrate species.

of Cuba (with a number of videos) is currently in both English and Spanish - but plans are afoot to also prepare a German version. 

(NOTE: this is a downloadable report in WORD format from the Danish Ornithological Society´s website). The Excursions Committee of the Copenhagen chapter of the Danish Ornithological Society (DOF) carried out its first tour to Cuba. The tour was designed to give the participants a good coverage of the most typical habitats and of the biodiversity of the country. 

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....Trip Report: Cuba - 22 April - 6 May 2000, by John Martin. Cuba is 

an intriguing place and had been somewhere on our list of places-we'd-like-to-go-some-day for a while. Our aim was to combine seeing as many of the endemic and near-endemic birds and Caribbean specialities as possible with some time duding. In two weeks this was not a problem. Some more manic birding crews have more or less cleaned up in just over a week. We did smugly note, however, that we did better than any of the crews whose trip reports we were using. This was, we think, partly because we had more time, because we used a couple more local guides, and because we
were present in the middle of the breeding season. 

almost all the specialities at minimum cost. Cuba has a remarkable avifauna, ranging from Bee Hummingbird, the world's smallest bird, to several very rare species, and including some 30 species which are virtually endemic to the island. Amazingly, it is now possible to see all the specialities in as little as a week by visiting only four areas, excluding Zapata Rail, Cuban Kite and the probably extinct Ivory-billed Woodpecker.

By Ram Nambiar. I just returned to Toronto after making a 7 days get away, turned to birding, to Cayo Coco island of Cuba. It is one of the eight small islands on the north side off the mainland but connected by a long (35 minutes drive) highway through the shallow part of the Atlantic ocean.

private birding trip on Cuba was from 4 till 17 March 2001. It was a great trip, and not only because we saw practically all the endemic bird species: 21 Cuban and another 20 Caribbean (all were lifers for the two of us), on a trip total of 145 species. We also were very impressed by the friendliness of the people, whereas their  traditional music was another reason for visiting the island. 

Marlow, and Andy Mitchell. 166 species seen. An excellent tour in which all the Cuban specialities that were possible, were seen! A Birdseekers Tour Report.

My wife and I decided to go to Cuba for a trip based primarily on birding though my wife is more interested in places, people and plants than birds. However, our 12 day trip to Cuba proved to be a great success 

from Blake Maybank's "Birding the Americas - Trip Report and Trip Planning Repository". 

Girdley's BirdTours website by following the Caribbean/Cuba link from the main page.
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professional ornithologist and has been going birding in Cuba since 1987. From 1991, he has been leading tours and he spent four months there in 1995 studying some of Cuba's endangered species. Cuba has 24 endemic species as well as many other Caribbean specialities and is fast becoming a popular birdwatching holiday destination. Working as a consultant in conjunction with the Cuban tourist company, Havanatour, Andy can arrange your birdwatching holiday to this beautiful country. The itinerary is arranged to suit you in every way, using his many years of experience on the best places to locate those elusive species. Andy indicates: "I will book all your accommodation, car hire, local guides (where necessary) and flights from many countries. My fee is included in the lowest price you will find and your holiday is backed by the safety of ATOL bonding." You will have a fantastic time! Contact Andy Mitchell, on e-mail: andy@witsend.freeserve.co.uk or phone/fax: +44 (0)1245 604174.

trips to the West Indies resides in the endemic species, but we sure will not overlook, at least during the migration seasons, the important number of migrants passing through or wintering. The country with the smallest bird in the world (Bee Hummingbird), Cuba supports 25 endemics including a beautiful Trogon, and numerous West Indian specialities. With a passion for birds and the experience acquired through exploring these regions for the past 15 years, Amazilia Tours offers you a trilingual guiding experience during your birding trip to the Neotropics. Good field knowledge is essential to maximize the number of observed bird species during the bird tour that you have chosen.

**..Birding Cuba and Jamaica - with Birdfinders Holidays. February 26 -

March 14, 2003. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and while it cannot claim to possess the most endemics (Jamaica is the richest in this respect), it certainly attracts the most controversy and interest. For birders it is the haunt of such little-known species as Zapata Rail and the perhaps-extinct Ivory-billed Woodpecker. While this tour will certainly not encompass a visit to the area where the latter was last seen (which requires a mini-expedition to reach), chances of seeing the former are very real (though, like any rail, never guaranteed). All of the other currently recognised 20+ endemics should be readily seen within the course of our itinerary. Prior to this we take a short journey through Jamaica where a new suite of endemics, most of them easily located, are on offer.