This is a list of the bird species recorded in the archipelago of Cuba which consists of the main island of Cuba and over 1000 smaller cays and islands. An island (ˈaɪlənd or isle (/ˈaɪl/ is any piece of land that is completely surrounded by water in two dimensions above high tide and isolated from other significant The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Cuba is an Island nation in the Caribbean Sea. Cuba has a total land area of. The avifauna of Cuba includes a total of 368 species, of which 25 are endemic, 17 are globally threatened and 8 have been introduced by humans. This article is a parent page for a series of articles providing information about Endemism among birds in the World's various zoogeographic zones An introduced species (also known as naturalized species or exotic species) is an Organism that is not indigenous to a given location but Extinct species include the Passenger Pigeon and Cuban Red Macaw. In Biology and Ecology, extinction is the cessation of existence of a Species or group of taxa. The passenger pigeon ( Ectopistes migratorius) or wild pigeon was a species of pigeon that was once the most common Bird in North America The Cuban Red Macaw, Ara tricolor, is an Extinct species of Parrot that was native to Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud, an island

This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families, and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of Clements's 5th edition. Taxonomy is the practice and science of classification The word comes from the Greek, taxis (meaning 'order' 'arrangement' and, nomos Dr James Franklin ( Jim) Clements ( October 31, 1927 – June 9, 2005) was an ornithologist and Author The family accounts at the beginning of each heading reflects this taxonomy, as do the species counts found in each family account. Introduced and accidental species are included in the total species counts for Cuba.

The following tags have been used to highlight certain relevant categories. It must be noted that not all species fall into one of these categories. Those that do not are commonly occurring, native species.

• (A) Accidental A species that rarely or accidentally occurs in the archipelago of Cuba.
• (E) Endemic A species endemic to the archipelago of Cuba.
• (I) Introduced A species introduced to the archipelago of Cuba as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions.

Table of contents
Non-passerines: Loons • Grebes • Shearwaters and Petrels • Storm-Petrels • Tropicbirds • Pelicans • Gannets and Boobies • Cormorants • Darters • Frigatebirds • Bitterns, Herons, and Egrets • Storks • Ibises and Spoonbills • Flamingos • Ducks, Geese, and Swans • New World vultures • Osprey • Hawks and Kites • Caracaras and Falcons • New World quails • Pheasants • Guineafowls • Cranes • Limpkins • Rails, Crakes, Gallinules, and Coots • Jacanas • Oystercatchers • Stilts and Avocets • Plovers • Sandpipers, Curlews, Stints, Godwits, Snipes, Dowitchers and Phalaropes • Skuas and Jaegers • Gulls • Terns • Skimmers • Auks • Pigeons and Doves • Parakeets and Parrots • Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis • Barn owls • Typical owls • Nightjars • Swifts • Hummingbirds • Trogons • Water Kingfishers • Todies • Woodpeckers, Flickers and Sapsuckers
Passerines: Tyrant flycatchers • Swallows and Martins • Kinglets • Waxwings • Wrens • Mockingbirds and Thrashers • Thrushes, Solitaires and Bluebirds • Gnatcatchers • Old World flycatchers • Crows • Starlings • Estrildid finches • Vireos • New World warblers • Bananaquit • Tanagers • American sparrows, Yellow-finches, Honeycreepers and Towhees • Cardinals, Grosbeaks and North American Buntings • Blackbirds, Meadowlarks, Cowbirds, Grackles, and Orioles • Cardueline finches • Sparrows
See also       References

Loons

Order: Gaviiformes Family: Gaviidae

Loons, known as Divers in Europe, are group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Europe. The loons (eg North America or divers (eg UK/Ireland are a group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia The loons (eg North America or divers (eg UK/Ireland are a group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia It is the size of a large duck or small goose, which it somewhat resembles in shape when swimming, but is completely unrelated to these waterfowl. There are 5 species worldwide and 1 species that occurs in Cuba.

• Common Loon, Gavia immer (A)

Grebes

Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae

Grebes are small to medium-large sized freshwater diving birds. The Great Northern Diver, known in North America as the Common Loon ( Gavia immer) is a large member of the Loon, or diver Family Grebes are members of the Podicipediformes order, a widely distributed order of freshwater diving birds some of which visit the sea when migrating Grebes are members of the Podicipediformes order, a widely distributed order of freshwater diving birds some of which visit the sea when migrating Grebes are members of the Podicipediformes order, a widely distributed order of freshwater diving birds some of which visit the sea when migrating They have lobed toes, and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land. There are 20 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• Least Grebe, Tachybaptus dominicus
• Pied-billed Grebe, Podilymbus podiceps

Shearwaters and Petrels

Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae

The procellariids are the main group of medium-sized 'true petrels', characterised by united nostrils with a medium septum, and a long outer functional primary. The Least Grebe ( Tachybaptus dominicus) an aquatic Bird, is the smallest member of the Grebe family The Pied-billed Grebe ( Podilymbus podiceps) is a Species of the Grebe family of water birds Procellariiformes is an order of Seabirds that comprises four families: the Albatrosses procellariids, Storm-petrels and Diving The family Procellariidae is a group of Seabirds that comprises the Fulmarine petrels the Gadfly petrels the prions, and the Shearwaters There are 75 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Cuba.

• Black-capped Petrel, Pterodroma hasitata
• Cory's Shearwater, Calonectris diomedea (A)
• Sooty Shearwater, Puffinus griseus (A) Near-threatened
• Manx Shearwater, Puffinus puffinus (A)
• Audubon's Shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri (A)

Storm-Petrels

Order: Procellariiformes Family: Hydrobatidae

The storm-petrels are relatives of the petrels, and are the smallest of sea-birds. The Black-capped Petrel ( Pterodroma hasitata) is a small Seabird in the Gadfly petrel Genus, Pterodroma. The Cory's Shearwater ( Calonectris diomedea) is a large Shearwater in the Seabird family Procellariidae. The Sooty Shearwater ( Puffinus griseus) is a medium-large Shearwater in the Seabird family Procellariidae. The Manx Shearwater ( Puffinus puffinus) is a medium-sized Shearwater in the Seabird family Procellariidae. The Audubon's Shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri, also known as the Tropical Shearwater, is a common Seabird of the Tropics from the family Procellariiformes is an order of Seabirds that comprises four families: the Albatrosses procellariids, Storm-petrels and Diving The storm-petrels are Seabirds in the family Hydrobatidae, part of the order Procellariiformes. The storm-petrels are Seabirds in the family Hydrobatidae, part of the order Procellariiformes. This article is about the petrel seabirds For other uses see Petrel (disambiguation. They feed on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. Plankton consist of any drifting Organisms ( Animals Plants Archaea, or Bacteria) that inhabit the Pelagic zone of The flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. There are 21 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Cuba.

• Wilson's Storm-Petrel, Oceanites oceanicus (A)
• Band-rumped Storm-Petrel, Oceanodroma castro (A)
• Leach's Storm-Petrel, Oceanodroma leucorhoa (A)

Tropicbirds

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Phaethontidae

Tropicbirds are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. The Wilson's Storm-petrel ( Oceanites oceanicus) also known as Wilson's Petrel, is a small Seabird of the Storm-petrel family Hydrobatidae Madeiran Petrel redirects here For Madeira Petrel ( Pterodroma madeira) see Zino's Petrel The Madeiran Storm-petrel, Oceanodroma The Leach's Storm-petrel or Leach's Petrel ( Oceanodroma leucorhoa) is a small Seabird of the Tubenose family The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide Tropicbirds are a family, Phaethontidae, of tropical pelagic Seabirds There are three species in one Genus Phaethon Tropicbirds are a family, Phaethontidae, of tropical pelagic Seabirds There are three species in one Genus Phaethon Their heads and long wings have black markings. There are 3 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• Red-billed Tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus (A)
• White-tailed Tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus (A)

Pelicans

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Pelecanidae

Pelicans are large water birds with a distinctive pouch under the beak. The Red-billed Tropicbird Phaethon aethereus also known as the Boatswain Bird is a Tropicbird, one of three closely related Seabirds of tropical The White-tailed Tropicbird Phaethon lepturus is a Tropicbird, smallest of three closely related Seabirds of the tropical oceans and smallest member of The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide A pelican is a large water Bird with a distinctive pouch under the beak belonging to the Bird family Pelecanidae. A pelican is a large water Bird with a distinctive pouch under the beak belonging to the Bird family Pelecanidae. As with other members of the order Pelecaniformes, they have webbed feet with four toes. There are 8 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• American White Pelican, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos (A)
• Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis

Gannets and Boobies

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Sulidae

The sulids comprise the gannets and boobies. The American White Pelican ( Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a very large (50"&ndash70" white Bird with black wing tips and a long wide orange bill The brown pelican ( Pelecanus occidentalis) is the smallest of the eight species of Pelican, although it is a large bird in nearly every other regard The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide The Bird family Sulidae comprises the Gannets and boobies. Both groups are medium-large coastal Seabirds that plunge-dive for fish Gannets are Seabirds in the family Sulidae, closely related to the boobies. Both groups comprise medium-to-large coastal sea-birds that plunge-dive for fish. There are 9 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Cuba.

• Northern Gannet, Morus bassanus (A)
• Masked Booby, Sula dactylatra (A)
• Red-footed Booby, Sula sula (A)
• Brown Booby, Sula leucogaster (A)

Cormorants

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae

The Phalacrocoracidae is a family of medium-to-large coastal, fish-eating sea-birds that includes cormorants and shags. The Northern Gannet ( Morus bassanus, formerly Sula bassana) is a Seabird and is the largest member of the Gannet family Sulidae The Masked Booby, Sula dactylatra, is a large Seabird of the Gannet family Sulidae. The Red-footed Booby, Sula sula, is a large Seabird of the Gannet family Sulidae. The Brown Booby ( Sula leucogaster) is a large Seabird of the Gannet family Sulidae. The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide The Bird family Phalacrocoracidae is represented by some 40 Species of cormorants and shags. Plumage colouration varies with the majority having mainly dark plumage, some species being black and white, and a few being colourful. There are 38 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• Double-crested Cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus
• Neotropic Cormorant, Phalacrocorax brasilianus

Darters

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Anhingidae

Darters are frequently referred to as "snake-birds" because of their long thin neck, which gives a snake-like appearance when they swim with their bodies submerged. The darters or snake-birds are birds in the family Anhingidae. The males have black and dark brown plumage, an erectile crest on the nape and a larger bill than the female. The females have a much paler plumage especially on the neck and underparts. The darters have completely webbed feet, and their legs are short and set far back on the body. Their plumage is somewhat permeable, like that of cormorants, and they spread their wings to dry after diving. There are 4 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Anhinga, Anhinga anhinga

Frigatebirds

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Fregatidae

Frigatebirds are large sea-birds usually found over tropical oceans. For the bird genus Anhinga, see Darter The Anhinga ( Anhinga anhinga) sometimes called Snakebird, The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide The frigatebirds are a family Fregatidae, of Seabirds There are five Species in the single Genus Fregata. The frigatebirds are a family Fregatidae, of Seabirds There are five Species in the single Genus Fregata. They are large, black and white or completely black, with long wings and deeply-forked tails. The males have inflatable coloured throat pouches. They do not swim or walk, and cannot take off from a flat surface. Having the largest wingspan to body weight ratio of any bird, they are essentially aerial, able to stay aloft for more than a week. There are 5 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Magnificent Frigatebird, Fregata magnificens

Bitterns, Herons, and Egrets

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ardeidae

The family Ardeidae contains the bitterns, herons and egrets. Bitterns are a classification of wading birds in the Heron family Ardeidae The herons are wading Birds in the Ardeidae family Some are called Egrets or Bitterns instead of herons This is an article about a type of bird For the EGRET satellite mission see Energetic Gamma Ray Experiment Telescope. Herons and egrets are medium to large sized wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more wary. Unlike other long-necked birds such as storks, ibises and spoonbills, members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted. There are 61 species world wide and 12 species which occur in Cuba.

• Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias
• Great Egret, Ardea alba
• Reddish Egret, Egretta rufescens
• Tricolored Heron, Egretta tricolor
• Little Blue Heron, Egretta caerulea
• Snowy Egret, Egretta thula
• Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis
• Green Heron, Butorides virescens
• Black-crowned Night-Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax (A)
• Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Nyctanassa violacea
• Least Bittern, Ixobrychus exilis
• American Bittern, Botaurus lentiginosus (A)

Storks

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ciconiidae

Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked, wading birds with long, stout bills. The Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, is a wading Bird in the Heron family Ardeidae, common over most of North and Central The Great Egret Ardea alba, also known as the Great White Egret, or Common Egret, is a wading Egret, found in most of the tropical and The Reddish Egret ( Egretta rufescens) is a small Heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, the Caribbean and the southern The Tricolored Heron ( Egretta tricolor) formerly known in North America as the Louisiana Heron, is a small Heron. The Little Blue Heron, Egretta caerulea, is a small Heron. It breeds from the Gulf states of the USA through Central America and the The Snowy Egret ( Egretta thula) is a small white Heron. It is the American counterpart to the very similar Old World Little Egret, which has established The Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of Heron ( family Ardeidae) found in the tropics subtropics and warm The Green Heron ( Butorides virescens) is a small Heron of North and Central America. The Black-crowned Night Heron (or just Night Heron in Eurasia ( Nycticorax nycticorax) is a medium-sized Heron. The Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Nycticorax violaceus or Nyctanassa violacea, is a smaller Heron, similar in appearance to the Black-crowned Night The Least Bittern ( Ixobrychus exilis) is a small wading Bird, the smallest Heron found in North America. The American Bittern ( Botaurus lentiginosus)is a wading bird of the Heron family Ardeidae. Traditionally the order Ciconiiformes has included a variety of large long-legged wading birds with large bills Storks Herons Egrets Storks are large long-legged long-necked wading Birds with long stout bills, belonging to the family Ciconiidae. Storks are mute; bill-clattering is an important mode of stork communication at the nest. Their nests can be large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory. There are 19 species worldwide and 1 which occurs in Cuba.

• Wood Stork, Mycteria americana (A)

Ibises and Spoonbills

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Threskiornithidae

The Threskiornithidae is a family of large terrestrial and wading birds which includes the ibises and spoonbills. The Wood Stork ( Mycteria americana) is a large American wading Bird in the Stork family Ciconiidae. Traditionally the order Ciconiiformes has included a variety of large long-legged wading birds with large bills Storks Herons Egrets The family Threskiornithidae includes 36 Species of large terrestrial and wading Birds falling into two subfamilies the Ibises The ibises (pronounced /ˈaɪbɪsɪz/ are a group of long-legged wading Birds in the family Threskiornithidae. "Spoonbill" could also mean Northern Shoveler or Paddlefish. They have long, broad wings with 11 primary and about 20 secondary feathers. They are strong fliers and despite their size and weight, very capable soarers. There are 36 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Cuba.

• White Ibis, Eudocimus albus
• Scarlet Ibis, Eudocimus ruber (A)
• Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus (A)
• Roseate Spoonbill, Ajaia ajaja

Flamingos

Order: Phoenicopteriformes Family: Phoenicopteridae

Flamingos are gregarious wading birds, usually 3 to 5 feet high, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. American White Ibis ( Eudocimus albus) is a species of wading Bird of the Ibis family Threskiornithidae which occurs from the The Scarlet Ibis ( Eudocimus ruber) is a Species of Ibis that inhabits tropical South America and also Trinidad and Tobago. The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus is a Wading bird in the Ibis family Threskiornithidae The Roseate Spoonbill ( Platalea ajaja, sometimes separated in the Monotypic Genus Ajaja) is a wading Bird of the Ibis Flamingos or flamingoes ( are gregarious Wading birds in the Genus Phoenicopterus and family Flamingos or flamingoes ( are gregarious Wading birds in the Genus Phoenicopterus and family Flamingos or flamingoes ( are gregarious Wading birds in the Genus Phoenicopterus and family They are more numerous in the latter. Flamingos filter-feed on shellfish and algae. Their oddly-shaped beaks are specially adapted to separate mud and silt from the food they consume, and are uniquely used upside-down. There are 6 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Caribbean Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber

Ducks, Geese, and Swans

Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae

The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. For duck as a food see Duck (food; for other meanings see Duck (disambiguation. Goose (plural geese) is the English name for a considerable number of Birds belonging to the family Anatidae. Swans are Birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and Ducks Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in These are birds that are modified for an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating. There are 131 species worldwide and 29 species which occur in Cuba.

• Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna bicolor
• White-faced Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna viduata (A)
• West Indian Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna arborea Vulnerable
• Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis (A)
• Tundra Swan, Cygnus columbianus (A)
• Greater White-fronted Goose, Anser albifrons (A)
• Snow Goose, Chen caerulescens (A)
• Canada Goose, Branta canadensis (A)
• Muscovy Duck, Cairina moschata (I)
• Wood Duck, Aix sponsa
• American Wigeon, Anas americana
• Gadwall, Anas strepera (A)
• Green-winged Teal, Anas carolinensis (A)
• Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos (A)
• Northern Pintail, Anas acuta (A)
• White-cheeked Pintail, Anas bahamensis
• Blue-winged Teal, Anas discors
• Cinnamon Teal, Anas cyanoptera (A)
• Northern Shoveler, Anas clypeata
• Canvasback, Aythya valisineria (A)
• Redhead, Aythya americana (A)
• Ring-necked Duck, Aythya collaris
• Greater Scaup, Aythya marila (A)
• Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis
• Bufflehead, Bucephala albeola (A)
• Hooded Merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus (A)
• Red-breasted Merganser, Mergus serrator (A)
• Masked Duck, Nomonyx dominica
• Ruddy Duck, Oxyura jamaicensis

New World vultures

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Cathartidae

The New World vultures are not closely related to Old World vultures, but superficially resemble them because of convergent evolution. The New World vulture family Cathartidae contains seven Species found in warm and temperate areas of the Americas. Old World vultures belong to the family Accipitridae, which also includes Eagles Buzzards kites and Hawks Old World vultures Convergent evolution describes the acquisition of the same biological trait in unrelated lineages Like the Old World vultures, they are scavengers. However, unlike Old World vultures, which find carcasses by sight, New World vultures have a good sense of smell with which they locate carrion. Carrion (from the Latin caro, meaning meat refers to the carcass of a dead animal There are 7 species worldwide, all found only in the Americas, and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus (A)
• Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura

Osprey

Order: Falconiformes Family: Pandionidae

The Pandionidae family contains only one species, the Osprey. The American Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus, also known as the Black Vulture, is a Bird in the New World vulture family whose range extends The Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, also known in some North American regions as the Turkey Buzzard (or just "buzzard" is a Bird The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 Species of Birds that include the diurnal birds of prey. The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus, also called Sea Hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating Bird of prey. The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a medium large raptor which is a specialist fish-eater with a worldwide distribution. Birds of prey are Birds that hunt for food primarily on the wing using their keen senses especially vision

• Osprey, Pandion haliaetus

Hawks and Kites

Order: Falconiformes Family: Accipitridae

Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and include hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures. The term hawk can be used in several ways In strict usage in Europe and Asia, to mean any of the Species in the Subfamily Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the Bird order Falconiformes and family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera Kites are raptors with long wings and weak legs which spend a great deal of time soaring A Harrier is any of several species of diurnal birds of prey which fly low over meadows and marshes and hunt or harry small animals or birds (hence their common These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. There are 233 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Cuba.

• Hook-billed Kite, Chondrohierax uncinatus
• Swallow-tailed Kite, Elanoides forficatus (A)
• Snail Kite, Rostrhamus sociabilis
• Northern Harrier, Circus cyaneus (A)
• Sharp-shinned Hawk, Accipiter striatus
• Gundlach's Hawk, Accipiter gundlachi (E) Endangered
• Common Black-Hawk, Buteogallus anthracinus
• Broad-winged Hawk, Buteo platypterus
• Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis

Caracaras and Falcons

Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae

Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey. The Hook-billed Kite, Chondrohierax uncinatus, is a Bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors The Swallow-tailed Kite ( Elanoides forficatus) is an Elanid kite which breeds from the southeastern United States to eastern Peru The Snail Kite, Rostrhamus sociabilis, is a Bird of prey within the family Accipitridae, which also includes the Eagles The Hen Harrier ( Circus cyaneus) or Northern Harrier (in North America) is a Bird of prey. The Sharp-shinned Hawk ( Accipiter striatus) is a small Hawk. UserPolbot. --> The Gundlach's Hawk ( Accipiter gundlachi) is a species of Bird of prey in the The Common Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus is a Bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes the Eagles Hawks and The Broad-winged Hawk, (Buteo platypterus, is a small Hawk of the Buteo genus The Red-tailed Hawk ( Buteo jamaicensis) is a medium-sized Bird of prey, one of three species colloquially known in the United States as the " The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 Species of Birds that include the diurnal birds of prey. The falcons and caracaras are around 60 Species of diurnal birds of prey that comprise the family Falconidae. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their feet. There are 62 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Cuba.

• Crested Caracara, Caracara cheriway (A)
• American Kestrel, Falco sparverius
• Merlin, Falco columbarius (A)
• Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus

New World quails

Order: Galliformes Family: Odontophoridae

The New World quails are small, plump terrestrial birds only distantly related to the quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits. The American Kestrel ( Falco sparverius) is a small Falcon. This bird was (and sometimes still is colloquially known in North America as The Merlin ( Falco columbarius) is a smallish Falcon that breeds in northern North America, Europe and Asia. The Peregrine Falcon ( Falco peregrinus) also known simply as the Peregrine, and historically as the "Duck Hawk" in North America is a Galliformes are an order of Birds containing turkeys, Grouse, Chickens Quails and Pheasants More than 250 The New World quails are small birds only distantly related to the Quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits The New World quails are small birds only distantly related to the Quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits There are 32 species worldwide, all found only in the Americas, and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus Near-threatened

Pheasants

Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae

The Phasianidae are a family of terrestrial birds which consists of quails, partridges, snowcocks, francolins, spurfowls, tragopans, monals, pheasants, peafowls and jungle fowls. The Northern Bobwhite, Virginia Quail or (in its home range Bobwhite Quail ( Colinus virginianus) is a ground-dwelling Bird native Galliformes are an order of Birds containing turkeys, Grouse, Chickens Quails and Pheasants More than 250 The Phasianidae is a family of Birds which consists of the Pheasants and Partridges and including the junglefowl Old World quail francolins Quail is a collective name for several genera of mid-sized Birds in the Pheasant family Phasianidae, or in the family Odontophoridae. Partridges are Birds in the Pheasant family Phasianidae. They are a non-migratory Old World group The snowcocks are a group of bird Species in the genus Tetraogallus of the pheasant family Phasianidae. The francolins are Birds of the genus Francolinus. They are members of the pheasant family Phasianidae. The spurfowls are the three Species of bird in the genus Galloperdix of the pheasant family Phasianidae. Tragopan is a genus of bird in the family Phasianidae. These birds are commonly called "horned pheasants" because of two brightly-colored fleshy horns A Monal is a Bird of genus Lophophorus of the Pheasant family Phasianidae. Pheasants are a group of large Birds in the order Galliformes. The term peafowl refers to Gallinaceous Birds classified within the genera Rheinardia Argusianus Afropavoand Pavo Junglefowl are a group of four living Species of Bird in the Pheasant family which occur in India, Sri Lanka and Southeast In general, they are plump (although they may vary in size) and have broad, relatively short wings. There are 156 species worldwide and 1 species which has been introduced to Cuba.

• Ring-necked Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus (I)

Guineafowls

Order: Galliformes Family: Numididae

Guineafowls are a group of African, seed-eating, ground-nesting birds that resemble partridges, but with featherless heads and spangled grey plumage. The Common Pheasant ( Phasianus colchicus) is a bird in the Pheasant family (Phasianidae Galliformes are an order of Birds containing turkeys, Grouse, Chickens Quails and Pheasants More than 250 The guineafowl (sometimes called guineahen are a family of birds in the same order as the Pheasants turkeys and other game birds and is native to The guineafowl (sometimes called guineahen are a family of birds in the same order as the Pheasants turkeys and other game birds and is native to There are 6 species worldwide and 1 species which has been introduced to Cuba.

• Helmeted Guineafowl, Numida meleagris (I)

Cranes

Order: Gruiformes Family: Gruidae

Cranes are large, long-legged and long-necked birds. The Helmeted Guineafowl ( Numida meleagris) is the best known of the Guineafowl Bird family Numididae, and the only member of the genus The diverse order Gruiformes contains a considerable number of living and extinct Bird families with on first sight little in common Cranes are large long-legged and long-necked Birds of the order Gruiformes, and family Gruidae. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched rather than retracted.

• Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis

Limpkin

Order: Gruiformes Family: Aramidae

The Limpkin resembles a large rail. It has drab brown plumage and a greyer head and neck.

• Limpkin, Aramus guarauna

Rails, Crakes, Gallinules, and Coots

Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae

Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. The Limpkin (common names carrao, courlan, crying bird) Aramus guarauna, is a bird that looks like a large rail, but is skeletally The diverse order Gruiformes contains a considerable number of living and extinct Bird families with on first sight little in common The rails, or Rallidae, are a large cosmopolitan family of small to medium-sized Birds The family exhibits considerable diversity The rails, or Rallidae, are a large cosmopolitan family of small to medium-sized Birds The family exhibits considerable diversity The rails, or Rallidae, are a large cosmopolitan family of small to medium-sized Birds The family exhibits considerable diversity Coots, are medium-sized water birds which are members of the rail family Rallidae. The rails, or Rallidae, are a large cosmopolitan family of small to medium-sized Birds The family exhibits considerable diversity Typically they inhabit dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps, or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs, and have long toes which are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and be weak fliers. There are 143 species worldwide and 12 species which occur in Cuba.

• Black Rail, Laterallus jamaicensis
• Clapper Rail, Rallus longirostris
• King Rail, Rallus elegans
• Virginia Rail, Rallus limicola
• Sora, Porzana carolina (A)
• Yellow-breasted Crake, Porzana flaviventer
• Zapata Rail, Cyanolimnas cerverai (E) Endangered
• Spotted Rail Pardirallus maculatus
• Purple Gallinule, Porphyrio martinica
• Common Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus
• American Coot, Fulica americana
• Caribbean Coot, Fulica caribaea (A) Near-threatened

Jacanas

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Jacanidae

The jacanas are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. The Black Rail ( Laterallus jamaicensis) is a mouse-sized member of the Rallidae family of birds The Clapper Rail ( Rallus longirostris) is a member of the rail family Rallidae. The King Rail, Rallus elegans, is a waterbird the largest North American rail. The Virginia Rail, Rallus limicola, is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae. The Sora ( Porzana carolina) is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae, sometimes also referred to as the Sora Rail or Sora Crake UserPolbot. -->The Yellow-breasted Crake ( Porzana flaviventer) is a species of Bird in the Rallidae The Zapata Rail, Cyanolimnas cerverai, is a medium-sized approximately 29 cm long dark colored rail. UserPolbot. -->The Spotted Rail ( Pardirallus maculatus) is a species of Bird in the Rallidae This article is about the (American Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica The Common Moorhen ( Gallinula chloropus) is a Bird in the Rail family with an almost worldwide distribution outside Australasia as well The American Coot ( Fulica americana) is a bird of the family Rallidae, inhabiting wetlands and open water bodies The Caribbean Coot ( Fulica caribaea) is a large waterbird of the family Rallidae, which is a resident breeder in the Caribbean and parts Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world For the Melbourne suburb see Jacana Victoria. The jacanas or jaçanas (sometimes referred to as Jesus birds are a group of tropical Waders For the Melbourne suburb see Jacana Victoria. The jacanas or jaçanas (sometimes referred to as Jesus birds are a group of tropical Waders They are found worldwide in the Tropics. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. There 8 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Northern Jacana, Jacana spinosa

Oystercatchers

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Haematopodidae

The oystercatchers are large and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs. The Northern Jacana or Northern Jaçana ( Jacana spinosa) is a Wader which is a resident breeder from coastal Mexico to western Panama Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world "Oystercatchers" is also a novel by Susan Fletcher. The oystercatchers are a group of Waders they form the family "Oystercatchers" is also a novel by Susan Fletcher. The oystercatchers are a group of Waders they form the family Plovers are a widely distributed group of wading Birds belonging to the Subfamily Charadriinae. Molluscs are animals belonging to the phylum Mollusca. There are around 250000 extant Species within the phylum with an estimated 70000 There are 11 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• American Oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus (A)

Stilts and Avocets

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae

Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds, which includes the avocets and the stilts. The four species of Avocets are Waders in the same Avian family as the Stilts They are found in warm or hot climates For the journal of the Australasian Wader Studies Group, see Stilt Stilts are Waders in the same Bird family as the The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills. There are 9 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• Black-necked Stilt, Himantopus mexicanus
• American Avocet, Recurvirostra americana (A)

Plovers

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae

The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. The Black-necked Stilt is a locally abundant Shorebird of American wetlands and coastlines The American Avocet ( Recurvirostra americana) is a large Wader in the Avocet and Stilt family Recurvirostridae. Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world The bird family Charadriidae includes the Plovers Dotterels and Lapwings about 64 to 66 Species in all Plovers are a widely distributed group of wading Birds belonging to the Subfamily Charadriinae. The Eurasian Dotterel ( Charadrius morinellus) or in Europe just Dotterel, is a small Wader in the Plover family of Birds Vanellinae are a Subfamily of medium-sized wading Birds belonging to the family Charadriidae, which also includes the Plovers They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water, although there are some exceptions. There are 66 species worldwide and 7 species which occur in Cuba.

• American Golden-Plover, Pluvialis dominica (A)
• Black-bellied Plover, Pluvialis squatarola
• Semipalmated Plover, Charadrius semipalmatus (A)
• Wilson's Plover, Charadrius wilsonia
• Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus
• Piping Plover, Charadrius melodus (A) Near-threatened
• Snowy Plover, Charadrius alexandrinus

Sandpipers, Curlews, Stints, Godwits, Snipes, Dowitchers, and Phalaropes

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae

The Scolopacidae are a large diverse family of small to medium sized shorebirds including the sandpipers, curlews, godwits, shanks, tattlers, woodcocks, snipes, dowitchers and phalaropes. The American Golden Plover ( la Pluvialis dominica) is a medium-sized Plover. The Grey Plover ( Pluvialis squatarola) known as the Black-bellied Plover in North America, is a medium-sized Plover breeding in Arctic The Semipalmated Plover ( Charadrius semipalmatus) is a small Plover. The Wilson's Plover ( Charadrius wilsonia) is a small Plover. The killdeer ( Charadrius vociferus) is a medium-sized Plover. The Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus) is a small Plover. The Piping Plover is a sand-colored sparrow-sized shorebird that nests and feeds along coastal The Kentish Plover, Charadrius alexandrinus, is a small Wader in the Plover Bird family Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world "Sandpiper" redirects here For the 1965 film see The Sandpiper. "Sandpiper" redirects here For the 1965 film see The Sandpiper. For alternative meanings of Numenius see Numenius (disambiguation. The godwits are a group of large long-billed long-legged and strongly migratory wading Birds of the Genus Limosa. "Shanks" redirects here For other meanings see Shanks (disambiguation and Shank. The tattlers are the two very similar Bird Species in the Shorebird Genus Tringa. The woodcocks are a group of seven extant very similar wading Bird Species in the Genus Scolopax, characterised by a long slender A snipe is any of nearly 20 wading bird species in three genera in the family Scolopacidae. The three dowitchers are medium-sized long-billed wading Birds They resemble Godwits in body and bill shape and the reddish underparts in summer but are A phalarope is any of three living Species of slender-necked shorebirds in the genus Phalaropus of the Bird family Scolopacidae The majority of species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Variation in length of legs and bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. There are 86 species worldwide and 27 species which occur in Cuba.

• Wilson's Snipe, Gallinago delicata
• Short-billed Dowitcher, Limnodromus griseus (A)
• Long-billed Dowitcher, Limnodromus scolopaceus (A)
• Hudsonian Godwit, Limosa haemastica (A)
• Marbled Godwit, Limosa fedoa (A)
• Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus (A)
• Long-billed Curlew, Numenius americanus (A) Near-threatened
• Upland Sandpiper, Bartramia longicauda (A)
• Greater Yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca
• Lesser Yellowlegs, Tringa flavipes
• Solitary Sandpiper, Tringa solitaria
• Spotted Sandpiper, Tringa macularia
• Willet, Catoptrophorus semipalmatus
• Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres
• Red Knot, Calidris canutus (A)
• Sanderling, Calidris alba (A)
• Semipalmated Sandpiper, Calidris pusilla
• Western Sandpiper, Calidris mauri (A)
• Least Sandpiper, Calidris minutilla
• White-rumped Sandpiper, Calidris fuscicollis (A)
• Pectoral Sandpiper, Calidris melanotos (A)
• Dunlin, Calidris alpina (A)
• Stilt Sandpiper, Calidris himantopus (A)
• Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Tryngites subruficollis (A) Near-threatened
• Wilson's Phalarope, Phalaropus tricolor (A)
• Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus (A)
• Red Phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius (A)

Skuas and Jaegers

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Stercorariidae

The family Stercorariidae are, in general, medium to large birds, typically with grey or brown plumage, often with white markings on the wings. Wilson's Snipe ( Gallinago delicata) is a small stocky shorebird. The Short-billed Dowitcher, Limnodromus griseus, is a medium-sized Shorebird of the family Scolopacidae The Long-billed Dowitcher, Limnodromus scolopaceus, is a medium-sized Shorebird. The Hudsonian Godwit, Limosa haemastica, is a large Shorebird. The Marbled Godwit, Limosa fedoa, is a large Shorebird. Adults have long blue-grey legs and a very long pink bill with a slight upward curve and dark at the The Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus, is a Wader in the large family Scolopacidae The Long-billed Curlew, Numenius americanus, is a large North American Shorebird of the family Scolopacidae. The Upland Sandpiper, Bartramia longicauda, is a large Shorebird, closely related to the Curlews (Thomas 2004 The Greater Yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca, is a large North American Shorebird, similar in appearance to the smaller Lesser Yellowlegs. The Lesser Yellowlegs, Tringa flavipes, is a medium-sized Shorebird similar in appearance to the larger Greater Yellowlegs. The Solitary Sandpiper, Tringa solitaria, is a small Wader (shorebird The Spotted Sandpiper ( Actitis macularia) is a small Shorebird, 18-20 cm long The Willet, Tringa semipalmata (formerly in the Monotypic Genus Catoptrophorus, as Catoptrophorus semipalmatus Turnstones are the bird Species in the Genus Arenaria in the family Scolopacidae. The Sanderling ( Calidris alba, syn Crocethia alba or Erolia alba) is a small Wader. The Semipalmated Sandpiper, Calidris pusilla, is a very small Shorebird. The Western Sandpiper, Calidris or Erolia mauri, is a small Shorebird. The Least Sandpiper, Calidris or Erolia minutilla, is the smallest Shorebird. The White-rumped Sandpiper, Calidris or Erolia fuscicollis is a small Shorebird. The Pectoral Sandpiper, Calidris melanotos, is a small Wader. The Dunlin, Calidris alpina, is a small Wader, sometimes separated with the other " Stints quot in Erolia. The Stilt Sandpiper, Micropalama himantopus or Calidris himantopus, is a small shorebird; it bears some resemblance to the smaller calidrid Sandpipers The Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Tryngites subruficollis, is a small shorebird. The Wilson's Phalarope, Phalaropus tricolor, is a small Wader. The Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus, is a small Wader. The Red Phalarope (called Grey Phalarope in Europe Phalaropus fulicarius, is a small Wader. Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world Skuas are Seabirds in the family Stercorariidae. The three smaller skuas are called jaegers in North America They nest on the ground in temperate and arctic regions and are long-distance migrants. There are 7 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Cuba.

• South Polar Skua, Stercorarius maccormicki (A)
• Pomarine Jaeger, Stercorarius pomarinus (A)
• Parasitic Jaeger, Stercorarius parasiticus (A)
• Long-tailed Jaeger, Stercorarius longicaudus (A)

Gulls

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae

Laridae is a family of medium to large birds seabirds and includes gulls and kittiwakes. The South Polar Skua, Stercorarius maccormicki, is a large Seabird in the Skua family Stercorariidae The Pomarine Skua, Stercorarius pomarinus, known as Pomarine Jaeger in North America, is a Seabird in the Skua family Stercorariidae The Arctic Skua, Stercorarius parasiticus, known as the Parasitic Jaeger in North America, is a Seabird in the Skua family Stercorariidae The Long-tailed Skua, Stercorarius longicaudus, is a Seabird in the Skua family Stercorariidae Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world Gulls (often informally Seagulls) are birds in the family Laridae Gulls (often informally Seagulls) are birds in the family Laridae The kittiwakes ( Genus Rissa) are two closely related Seabird species in the Gull family Laridae the Black-legged Kittiwake They are typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet. There are 55 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Cuba.

• Ring-billed Gull, Larus delawarensis (A)
• Great Black-backed Gull, Larus marinus (A)
• Herring Gull, Larus argentatus (A)
• Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus (A)
• Bonaparte's Gull, Larus philadelphia (A)
• Laughing Gull, Larus atricilla
• Sabine's Gull, Xema sabini (A)
• Black-legged Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla (A)

Terns

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Sternidae

Terns are a group of generally general medium to large sea-birds typically with grey or white plumage, often with black markings on the head. Terns are Seabirds in the family Sternidae, previously considered a subfamily (Sterninae of the gull family Laridae (van Tuinen et al Most terns hunt fish by diving but some pick insects off the surface of fresh water. Terns are generally long-lived birds, with several species now known to live in excess of 25 to 30 years. There are 44 species worldwide and 14 species which occur in Cuba.

• Gull-billed Tern, Gelochelidon nilotica (A)
• Caspian Tern, Hydroprogne caspia (A)
• Sandwich Tern, Sterna sandvicensis
• Royal Tern, Sterna maxima
• Roseate Tern, Sterna dougallii (A)
• Common Tern, Sterna hirundo (A)
• Arctic Tern, Sterna paradisaea (A)
• Forster's Tern, Sterna forsteri (A)
• Least Tern, Sternula antillarum
• Bridled Tern, Onychoprion anaethetus
• Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscata
• Black Tern, Chlidonias niger (A)
• Large-billed Tern, Phaetusa simplex (A)
• Brown Noddy, Anous stolidus

Skimmers

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Rynchopidae

Skimmers are a small family of tropical tern-like birds. The Gull-billed Tern, Gelochelidon nilotica, formerly Sterna nilotica (Bridge et al The Caspian Tern ( Hydroprogne caspia, formerly Sterna caspia; syn The Sandwich Tern ( Thalasseus sandvicensis, syn Sterna sandvicensis is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae The Royal Tern ( Thalasseus maximus, syn Sterna maxima - see Bridge et al The Roseate Tern ( Sterna dougallii) is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae The Common Tern ( Sterna hirundo) is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae The Arctic Tern ( Sterna paradisaea) is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae. The Forster's Tern, Sterna forsteri, is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae The Least Tern ( Sternula antillarum, formerly Sterna antillarum) is a species of Tern that breeds in North America and locally in northern The Bridled Tern ( Onychoprion anaethetus, formerly Sterna anaethetus - see Bridge et al The Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscatus (formerly Sterna fuscata) is a Seabird of the Tern family (Sternidae The Black Tern, Chlidonias niger, is a small Tern generally found in or near inland water in Europe and North America UserPolbot. --> The Large-billed Tern ( Phaetusa simplex) is a species of Tern in the Sternidae family The Brown Noddy or Common Noddy Anous stolidus is a Seabird from the Tern family. Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world The Skimmers, Rhynchopidae, are a small family of Tern -like Birds in the order Charadriiformes which also includes the Waders Gulls The Skimmers, Rhynchopidae, are a small family of Tern -like Birds in the order Charadriiformes which also includes the Waders Gulls They have an elongated lower mandible which they use to feed by flying low over the water surface and skimming the water for small fish. There are 3 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Black Skimmer, Rynchops niger (A)

Auks

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Alcidae

Auks are superficially similar to penguins due to their black-and-white colours, their upright posture and some of their habits. There are 22 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Dovekie, Alle alle

Pigeons and Doves

Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae

Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. Anatomy Stegosaurus --> Beaks can vary significantly in size and shape from species to species There are 308 species worldwide and 14 species which occur in Cuba. The extinct Passenger Pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius, was formerly found in Cuba. The passenger pigeon ( Ectopistes migratorius) or wild pigeon was a species of pigeon that was once the most common Bird in North America

• Rock Dove, Columba livia (I)
• White-crowned Pigeon, Columba leucocephala Near-threatened
• Scaly-naped Pigeon, Columba squamosa (A)
• Plain Pigeon, Columba inornata (A) Near-threatened
• Eurasian Turtle-Dove Streptopelia turtur
• Eurasian Collared-Dove, Streptopelia decaocto (I)
• Mourning Dove, Zenaida macroura
• Zenaida Dove, Zenaida aurita
• White-winged Dove, Zenaida asiatica
• Common Ground Dove, Columbina passerina
• Gray-fronted Quail-Dove, Geotrygon caniceps (E)
• Key West Quail-Dove, Geotrygon chrysia
• Ruddy Quail-Dove, Geotrygon montana
• Blue-headed Quail-Dove Starnoenas cyanocephala (E) Endangered

Parakeets and Parrots

Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae

Parrots are small to large birds with a characteristic curved beak shape. Parrots are birds of the roughly 350 Species in 85 genera comprising the order Psittaciformes, found in most warm and tropical regions Their upper mandibles have slight mobility in the joint with the skull and the have a generally erect stance. All parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two back. There are 335 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• Cuban Parakeet, Aratinga euops (E) Vulnerable
• Cuban Amazon, Amazona leucocephala Near-threatened

Cuckoos and Anis

Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae

The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners and anis. The cuckoos are a family Cuculidae, of Near passerine Birds The order Cuculiformes, in addition to the cuckoos also includes the The roadrunners are two species of Bird in the genus Geococcyx of the Cuckoo family Cuculidae native to North and The Anis are the three species of Near-passerine Birds in the genus Crotophaga of the Cuckoo family These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails and strong legs. Unlike the cuckoo species of the Old World, North American cuckoos are not brood parasites. There are 138 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Cuba.

• Black-billed Cuckoo, Coccyzus erythropthalmus (A)
• Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Coccyzus americanus
• Mangrove Cuckoo, Coccyzus minor
• Great Lizard-Cuckoo, Saurothera merlini
• Smooth-billed Ani, Crotophaga ani

Barn owls

Order: Strigiformes Family: Tytonidae

Barn owls are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. The Black-billed Cuckoo, Coccyzus erythropthalmus, is a Cuckoo. The Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Coccyzus americanus, is a Cuckoo. Common folk-names for this bird in the southern United States are Rain Crow and Storm The Mangrove Cuckoo, Coccyzus minor, is a Cuckoo. Adults have a long tail brown above and black-and-white below and a black curved bill with yellow on the UserPolbot. -->The Great Lizard-cuckoo ( Coccyzus merlini) is a species of Cuckoo in the Cuculidae The Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani is a large Near-passerine Bird in the Cuckoo family The Owls are an order of birds of prey. Most are Solitary, and nocturnal, with some exceptions (e Barn-owls (family Tytonidae) are one of the two families of owls the other being the Typical owls Strigidae The city in Russia is spelled Barnaul. The Barn Owl ( Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of They have long strong legs with powerful talons. There are 16 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Barn Owl, Tyto alba (A)

Typical owls

Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae

Typical owls are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. True owls or typical owls ( family Strigidae) are one of the two generally accepted families of Owls the other being the barn owls They have large forward-facing eyes and ears, a hawk-like beak, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disk. There are 195 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Cuba.

• Bare-legged Owl, Gymnoglaux lawrencii (E)
• Cuban Pygmy-Owl, Glaucidium siju (E)
• Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia
• Stygian Owl, Asio stygius
• Long-eared Owl, Asio otus (A)
• Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus

Nightjars

Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae

Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills that usually nest on the ground. UserPolbot. --> The Bare-legged Owl or Cuban Screech-owl ( Gymnoglaux lawrencii) is a species of UserPolbot. -->The Cuban Pygmy-owl ( Glaucidium siju) is a species of Owl in the Strigidae The Burrowing Owl ( Athene cunicularia) is a small long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America The Stygian Owl, Asio stygius is a medium-sized dusky colored Owl. The Long-eared Owl ( Asio otus) is a species of Owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America. The Short-eared Owl ( Asio flammeus) is a species of Typical owl (family Strigidae) The Caprimulgiformes is an order of Birds that includes a number of Birds with global distribution (except Antarctica) This article is about the bird For the aircraft see Gloster Nightjar. This article is about the bird For the aircraft see Gloster Nightjar. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves. There are 86 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Cuba.

• Antillean Nighthawk, Chordeiles gundlachii
• Chuck-will's-widow, Caprimulgus carolinensis (A)
• Greater Antillean Nightjar, Caprimulgus cubanensis (E)
• Whip-poor-will, Caprimulgus vociferus (A)

Swifts

Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae

Swifts are small aerial birds, spending the majority of their lives flying. The swifts are a family Apodidae, of highly aerial Birds They are superficially similar to Swallows but are actually not closely related to those These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings that resemble a crescent or a boomerang. There are 98 species world wide and 4 species which occur in Cuba.

• Black Swift, Cypseloides niger (A)
• White-collared Swift, Streptoprocne zonaris
• Chimney Swift, Chaetura pelagica (A)
• Antillean Palm Swift, Tachornis phoenicobia

Hummingbirds

Order: Trochiliformes Family: Trochilidae

Hummingbirds are small birds capable of hovering in mid-air due to the rapid flapping of their wings. The Black Swift ( Cypseloides niger) is North America ’s largest Swift. The White-collared Swift, Streptoprocne zonaris, is a resident breeding Bird from central Mexico, the Greater Antilles and Trinidad The Chimney Swift ( Chaetura pelagica) is a small Swift. Physical description In flight this bird looks like a flying cigar with long slender The Antillean Palm Swift ( Tachornis phoenicobia) is a small Swift. Hummingbirds are Birds in the family Trochilidae, and are endemic to the Americas. Hummingbirds are Birds in the family Trochilidae, and are endemic to the Americas. Hummingbirds are Birds in the family Trochilidae, and are endemic to the Americas. They are the only birds that can fly backwards. There are 337 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Cuba.

• Cuban Emerald, Chlorostilbon ricordii
• Bee Hummingbird, Mellisuga helenae (E) Near-threatened
• Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris (A)

Trogons

Order: Trogoniformes Family: Trogonidae

The family Trogonidae includes trogons and quetzals. UserPolbot. -->The Cuban Emerald ( Chlorostilbon ricordii) is a species of Hummingbird in the Trochilidae The Bee Hummingbird ( Mellisuga helenae) is a Hummingbird, and the smallest of all Birds It can be found in Cuba (where it is called the The Ruby-throated Hummingbird ( Archilochus colubris) is a small Hummingbird. The trogons and quetzals are Birds in the order Trogoniformes which contains only one family the Trogonidae. The trogons and quetzals are Birds in the order Trogoniformes which contains only one family the Trogonidae. Found in tropical woodlands worldwide, they feed on insects and fruit, and their broad bills and weak legs reflect their diet and arboreal habits. Although their flight is fast, they are reluctant to fly any distance. Trogons have soft, often colourful, feathers with distinctive male and female plumage. There are 33 species worldwide and 1 endemic species occurs in Cuba.

• Cuban Trogon, Priotelus temnurus (E)

Water Kingfishers

Order: Coraciiformes Family: Cerylidae

Water kingfishers are medium sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. UserPolbot. -->The Cuban Trogon ( Priotelus temnurus) is a species of Bird in the Trogonidae The Coraciiformes are a group of usually colourful Near passerine Birds including the Kingfishers the Hoopoe, the Bee-eaters the The water kingfishers or Cerylidae are one of the three families of Kingfishers and are also known as the cerylid kingfishers. The water kingfishers or Cerylidae are one of the three families of Kingfishers and are also known as the cerylid kingfishers. There are 94 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Belted Kingfisher, Ceryle alcyon

Todies

Order: Coraciiformes Family: Todidae

Todies are a group of small near passerine forest species of endemic to the Caribbean. The Belted Kingfisher ( Megaceryle alcyon) is a large conspicuous and noisy Water kingfisher, the only member of that group commonly found in the northern The Coraciiformes are a group of usually colourful Near passerine Birds including the Kingfishers the Hoopoe, the Bee-eaters the The todies are a family, Todidae, of Caribbean Birds in the order Coraciiformes, which also includes the Kingfishers The todies are a family, Todidae, of Caribbean Birds in the order Coraciiformes, which also includes the Kingfishers Near passerine or higher land-bird assemblage are terms often given to Arboreal Birds or those most often believed to be related to the true Passerines These birds have colourful plumage and resemble small kingfishers, but with flattened bills with serrated edges. They eat small prey such as insects and lizards. There are 5 species worldwide and 1 endemic species occurs in Cuba.

• Cuban Tody, Todus multicolor (E)

Woodpeckers, Flickers and Sapsuckers

Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae

Woodpeckers are small to medium sized birds with chisel like beaks, short legs, stiff tails and long tongues used for capturing insects. The woodpeckers, piculets and wrynecks are a family, Picidae, of Near-passerine Birds. Some species have feet with two toes pointing forward, and two backward, while several species have only three toes. Many woodpeckers have the habit of tapping noisily on tree trunks with their beaks. There are 218 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Cuba, one of which, the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, may be extinct.

• West Indian Woodpecker, Melanerpes superciliaris
• Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius
• Cuban Woodpecker, Xiphidiopicus percussus (E)
• Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus
• Fernandina's Flicker, Colaptes fernandinae (E) Vulnerable
• Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Campephilus principalis (A) Critically endangered (possibly extinct)

Tyrant flycatchers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae

Tyrant flycatchers are passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. UserPolbot. -->The West Indian Woodpecker ( Melanerpes superciliaris) is a species of Bird in the The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius, is a medium-sized Woodpecker. UserPolbot. -->The Cuban Green Woodpecker ( Xiphidiopicus percussus) is a species of Bird in the The Northern Flicker ( Colaptes auratus) is a medium-sized member of the Woodpecker family UserPolbot. -->The Fernandina's Flicker ( Colaptes fernandinae) is a species of Bird in the Woodpecker The Ivory-billed Woodpecker ( Campephilus principalis) a very large member of the Woodpecker family, Picidae, is officially listed as an The tyrant flycatchers ( Tyrannidae) are a family of Passerine Birds which occur throughout North and South America, but are mainly The tyrant flycatchers ( Tyrannidae) are a family of Passerine Birds which occur throughout North and South America, but are mainly They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust with stronger bills. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds. Most, but not all, have plain colouring. As the name implies, most are insectivorous. There are 429 species worldwide, all found only in the Americas and 18 species which occur in Cuba.

• Western Wood Pewee, Contopus sordidulus (A)
• Eastern Wood Pewee, Contopus virens (A)
• Cuban Pewee, Contopus caribaeus
• Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Empidonax flaviventris (A)
• Acadian Flycatcher, Empidonax virescens (A)
• Alder Flycatcher, Empidonax alnorum
• Willow Flycatcher, Empidonax traillii (A)
• Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe (A)
• Great Crested Flycatcher, Myiarchus crinitus (A)
• La Sagra's Flycatcher, Myiarchus sagrae
• Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus (A)
• Western Kingbird, Tyrannus verticalis (A)
• Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus (A)
• Gray Kingbird, Tyrannus dominicensis
• Loggerhead Kingbird, Tyrannus caudifasciatus
• Giant Kingbird, Tyrannus cubensis (E) Endangered
• Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Tyrannus forficatus (A)
• Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Tyrannus savana (A)

Swallows and Martins

Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae

The Hirundinidae family is a group of passerines characterized by their adaptation to aerial feeding. The Western Wood-Pewee, Contopus sordidulus, is a small Tyrant flycatcher. The Eastern Wood Pewee, Contopus virens, is a small Tyrant flycatcher from North America. UserPolbot. --> The Greater Antillean Pewee ( Contopus caribaeus) is a species of Bird in the The Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Empidonax flaviventris, is a small Insect -eating Bird of the Tyrant flycatcher family The Acadian Flycatcher or Green-crested Flycatcher, Empidonax virescens, is a small Insect -eating Bird of the Tyrant flycatcher The Alder Flycatcher, Empidonax alnorum, is a small insect-eating Bird of the Tyrant flycatcher family The Willow Flycatcher ( Empidonax traillii) is a small insect-eating Bird of the Tyrant flycatcher family The Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe, is a small Passerine Bird. The Great Crested Flycatcher ( Myiarchus crinitus) is a large Insect -eating Bird of the Tyrant flycatcher family La Sagra's Flycatcher, Myiarchus sagrae, is a Passerine Bird in the Tyrant flycatcher family The Tropical Kingbird ( Tyrannus melancholicus) is a large Tyrant flycatcher. The Western Kingbird ( Tyrannus verticalis) is a large Tyrant flycatcher. The Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, is a large Tyrant flycatcher. The Gray Kingbird, also known as Pitirre, Tyrannus dominicensis, is a Passerine Bird. UserPolbot. -->The Loggerhead Kingbird ( Tyrannus caudifasciatus) is a species of Bird in the Tyrannidae UserPolbot. -->The Giant Kingbird ( Tyrannus cubensis) is a species of Bird in the Tyrannidae The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher ( Tyrannus forficatus) is a long-tailed insect-eating Bird closely related to the Kingbirds Adult birds have gray upper The Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Tyrannus savana, is a Passerine bird of Tyrant flycatcher family which includes the Kingbirds Description The swallows and martins are a group of Passerine Birds in the family Hirundinidae which are characterised by their adaptation to aerial Their adaptations include a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings and short bills with wide gape. The feet are designed for perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base. There are 75 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Cuba.

• Purple Martin, Progne subis
• Cuban Martin, Progne cryptoleuca
• Tree Swallow, Tachycineta bicolor
• Bahama Swallow, Tachycineta cyaneoviridis (A) Vulnerable
• Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Stelgidopteryx serripennis (A)
• Sand Martin, Riparia riparia (A)
• Cliff Swallow, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota (A)
• Cave Swallow, Petrochelidon fulva
• Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica

Kinglets

Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae

The kinglets or crests are a small group of birds often included in the Old World warblers, but frequently given family status because they also resemble the titmice. The Purple Martin ( Progne subis) is the largest North American Swallow at 20 cm length The Caribbean Martin or White-bellied Martin, Progne dominicensis, is a large swallow. The Tree Swallow, Tachycineta bicolor, is a migratory Passerine Bird that breeds in North America and winters in Mexico The Bahama Swallow ( Tachycineta cyaneoviridis) is a Swallow endemic to the Bahamas. The Northern Rough-winged Swallow ( Stelgidopteryx serripennis) is a small swallow. The Sand Martin ( Riparia riparia) is a migratory Passerine Bird in the Swallow family The Cliff Swallow ( Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) is a member of the Passerine Bird family Hirundinidae — the swallows and martins The Cave Swallow, Petrochelidon fulva, belonging to the same genus as the more familiar and widespread Cliff Swallow of North America, occurs in The Barn Swallow ( Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of Swallow in the world The kinglets or crests are a small group of birds sometimes included in the Old World warblers but are frequently given family status because they also resemble the The kinglets or crests are a small group of birds sometimes included in the Old World warblers but are frequently given family status because they also resemble the The tits, chickadees, and titmice comprise Paridae, a large family of small Passerine Birds which occur in the Northern hemisphere There are 7 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Regulus calendula (A)

Waxwings

Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae

The waxwings are a group of passerine birds characterized by soft silky plumage and unique red tips to some of the wing feathers. The Ruby-crowned Kinglet ( Regulus calendula) is a very small Songbird of the Kinglet family Regulidae native to North America. For the Seattle band featuring Rocky Votolato, see Waxwing (band. For the Seattle band featuring Rocky Votolato, see Waxwing (band. In the Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings, these tips look like sealing wax, and give the group its name. These are arboreal birds of northern forests. They live on insects in summer and berries in winter. There are 3 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Cedar Waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum (A)

Wrens

Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae

The wrens are mainly small and inconspicuous except for their loud songs. The Cedar Waxwing ( Bombycilla cedrorum) is a member of the family Bombycillidae or waxwing family of Passerine birds The wrens are Passerine birds in the mainly New World family Troglodytidae. The wrens are Passerine birds in the mainly New World family Troglodytidae. These birds have short wings and a thin down-turned bill. Several species often hold their tails upright. All are insectivorous. There are 80 species worldwide (of which all but 1 are New World species) and 3 species which occur in Cuba.

• Zapata Wren, Ferminia cerverai (E) Endangered
• House Wren, Troglodytes aedon (A)
• Marsh Wren, Cistothorus palustris (A)

Mockingbirds and Thrashers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae

The mimids are a family of passerine birds that includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. The Zapata Wren, Ferminia cerverai, is a medium sized grayish-brown bird that lives in dense shrubs of the Zapata Swamp, Cuba. The House Wren, Troglodytes aedon, is a very small Songbird of the Wren family, Troglodytidae The Marsh Wren ( Cistothorus palustris) is a small North American Songbird of the Wren family. The mimids are the New World family of passerine Birds Mimidae, that includes Thrashers Mockingbirds Tremblers Thrashers are a New World group of passerine Birds related to Mockingbirds and New World catbirds Like these they are in the Mimidae Mockingbirds are a group of New World Passerine Birds from the Mimidae family. Tremblers are a New World group of passerine Birds related to Mockingbirds and New World catbirds Like these they are in the Mimidae The New World catbirds are a group of passerine Birds in the family Mimidae which also includes Mockingbirds and Thrashers These birds are notable for their vocalizations, especially their ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. Their colouring tends towards dull greys and browns . There are 35 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Cuba.

• Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis (A)
• Bahama Mockingbird, Mimus gundlachii
• Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos
• Brown Thrasher, Toxostoma rufum (A)

Thrushes, Solitaires and Bluebirds

Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae

The thrushes are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly in the Old World. See also other birds with "thrush" in their name Waterthrush, Shrike-thrush, Thrush Nightingale The Thrushes, They are plump, soft plumaged, small to medium-sized insectivores or sometimes omnivores, often feeding on the ground. Many have attractive songs. There are 335 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Cuba.

• Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis (A)
• Cuban Solitaire, Myadestes elisabeth (E) Near-threatened
• Veery, Catharus fuscescens (A)
• Gray-cheeked Thrush, Catharus minimus (A)
• Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli (A) Vulnerable
• Swainson's Thrush, Catharus ustulatus (A)
• Hermit Thrush, Catharus guttatus (A)
• Wood Thrush, Hylocichla mustelina (A)
• Red-legged Thrush, Turdus plumbeus
• American Robin, Turdus migratorius

Gnatcatchers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Polioptilidae

These dainty birds resemble Old World warblers in their build and habits, moving restlessly through the foliage seeking insects. The Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis, is a medium-sized thrush found in open woodlands farmlands and orchards UserPolbot. -->The Cuban Solitaire ( Myadestes elisabeth) also known as the Cuban nightingale is a The Veery, Catharus fuscescens, is a small thrush Species. It is occasionally called Willow Thrush or Wilson's Thrush. The Grey-cheeked Thrush, Catharus minimus, is a medium-sized thrush. The Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli, is a medium-sized thrush. Swainson's Thrush ( Catharus ustulatus) also called Olive-backed Thrush, is a medium-sized thrush. The Wood Thrush, Hylocichla mustelina, is a North American Passerine Bird. UserPolbot. --> The Red-legged Thrush ( Turdus plumbeus) is a species of Bird in the Turdidae The American Robin, Turdus migratorius, is a migratory Songbird of the thrush family UserPolbot. -->The Cuban Gnatcatcher ( Polioptila lembeyei) is a species of Bird in the Polioptilidae The 15-20 species of small Passerine Birds in the gnatcatcher family occur in North and South America (except far south and high Andean The " Old World Warblers " family Sylviidae are a family of small Passerine Bird species the names sylviid warblers The gnatcatchers and gnatwrens are mainly soft bluish grey in colour, and have the typical insectivore's long sharp bill. They are birds of fairly open woodland or scrub, and nest in bushes or trees. There are 15 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Cuba.

• Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Polioptila caerulea
• Cuban Gnatcatcher, Polioptila lembeyei (E)

Old World flycatchers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Muscicapidae

Old World flycatchers are a large group of small passerine birds native to the Old World. The Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae is a large family of small Passerine Birds restricted to the Old World. They are mainly small arboreal insectivores. The appearance of these birds is very varied, but they mostly have weak songs and harsh calls. There 274 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Northern Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe (A)

Crows

Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae

The Corvidae family includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. The Northern Wheatear or Wheatear ( Oenanthe oenanthe) is a small Passerine Bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush Corvidae is a cosmopolitan family of Oscine Passerine Birds that contains the Crows Ravens rooks The true crows are large Passerine Birds that comprise the Genus Corvus in the family Corvidae. Raven is the common name given to the largest species of Passerine Birds in the Genus Corvus. The jays are several Species of medium-sized usually colorful and noisy Passerine Birds in the Crow family Corvidae Chough is the Genus Pyrrhocorax of Birds in the Corvidae ( Crow) family. Magpies are Passerine Birds of the Crow family, Corvidae. The names ' Jay ' and 'magpie' are to a certain extent interchangeable The treepies comprise four closely related genera ( Dendrocitta Crypsirina Temnurus and as of recently also Platysmurus) of long-tailed A nutcracker is a Mechanical device for cracking nuts. It works on the Principle of moments as described in Archimedes ' analysis The ground jays or ground choughs belong to a distinct group of the Passerine order of birds in the genus Podoces of the Crow Corvids are above average in size for the bird order Passeriformes. Some of the larger species show high levels of learning behavior. There are 120 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• Cuban Palm Crow Corvus minutus (E) Endangered
• Cuban Crow Corvus nasicus

Starlings

Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae

Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. Starlings are small to medium-sized Passerine Birds in the family Sturnidae. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country. They eat insects and fruit. Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. There are 125 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• Common Myna, Acridotheres tristis (I)
• European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris (A)

Estrildid finches

Order: Passeriformes Family: Estrildidae

The estrildid finches are small passerine birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. The Common Myna ( Acridotheres tristis) is a member of the Starling family The European Starling, Common Starling or just Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, is a Passerine Bird in the family The estrildid finches are small Passerine Birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. The estrildid finches are small Passerine Birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. Australasia is a Region of Oceania: New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and neighbouring Islands in the Pacific They are gregarious and often colonial seed-eaters with short thick but pointed bills. They are all similar in build and habits, but have a wide variation in plumage colours and pattern. There are 139 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba.

• Nutmeg Mannikin, Lonchura punctulata (A)

Vireos

Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae

The vireos are a group of small to medium sized passerine birds restricted to the New World. The Scaly-breasted Munia, Lonchura punctulata also known as Nutmeg Mannikin or Spice Finch is a small passerine bird For the record label see Vireo Records The vireos are a group of small to medium-sized Passerine Birds restricted to the For the record label see Vireo Records The vireos are a group of small to medium-sized Passerine Birds restricted to the They are typically greenish in colour and resemble wood warblers apart from their heavier bills. This article refers to the Eurasian leaf warbler For American wood warblers see New World warbler. There are 52 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Cuba.

• White-eyed Vireo, Vireo griseus (A)
• Thick-billed Vireo, Vireo crassirostris (A)
• Cuban Vireo, Vireo gundlachii (E)
• Yellow-throated Vireo, Vireo flavifrons
• Blue-headed Vireo, Vireo solitarius (A)
• Warbling Vireo, Vireo gilvus
• Philadelphia Vireo, Vireo philadelphicus (A)
• Red-eyed Vireo, Vireo olivaceus (A)
• Black-whiskered Vireo, Vireo altiloquus

New World warblers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae

The New World warblers are a group of small, often colourful, passerine birds restricted to the New World. This article refers to the New World wood warbler family of birds the Parulidae Most are arboreal, but some are terrestrial. Most members of this family are insectivores. There are 119 species worldwide and 43 species which occur in Cuba.

• Bachman's Warbler, Vermivora bachmanii Critically endangered (possibly extinct)
• Blue-winged Warbler, Vermivora pinus (A)
• Golden-winged Warbler, Vermivora chrysoptera (A) Near-threatened
• Tennessee Warbler, Vermivora peregrina (A)
• Orange-crowned Warbler, Vermivora celata (A)
• Nashville Warbler, Vermivora ruficapilla (A)
• Virginia's Warbler, Vermivora virginiae (A)
• Northern Parula, Parula americana
• Yellow Warbler, Dendroica petechia
• Chestnut-sided Warbler, Dendroica pensylvanica (A)
• Magnolia Warbler, Dendroica magnolia
• Cape May Warbler, Dendroica tigrina
• Black-throated Blue Warbler, Dendroica caerulescens
• Yellow-rumped Warbler, Dendroica coronata
• Black-throated Gray Warbler, Dendroica nigrescens (A)
• Black-throated Green Warbler, Dendroica virens
• Blackburnian Warbler, Dendroica fusca (A)
• Yellow-throated Warbler, Dendroica dominica
• Olive-capped Warbler, Dendroica pityophila
• Pine Warbler, Dendroica pinus (A)
• Prairie Warbler, Dendroica discolor
• Palm Warbler, Dendroica palmarum
• Bay-breasted Warbler, Dendroica castanea A)
• Blackpoll Warbler, Dendroica striata
• Cerulean Warbler, Dendroica cerulea (A) Vulnerable
• Black-and-white Warbler, Mniotilta varia
• American Redstart, Setophaga ruticilla
• Prothonotary Warbler, Protonotaria citrea (A)
• Worm-eating Warbler, Helmitheros vermivorus
• Swainson's Warbler, Limnothlypis swainsonii (A)
• Ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapilla
• Northern Waterthrush, Seiurus noveboracensis
• Louisiana Waterthrush, Seiurus motacilla
• Kentucky Warbler, Oporornis formosus (A)
• Connecticut Warbler, Oporornis agilis (A)
• Mourning Warbler, Oporornis philadelphia (A)
• Common Yellowthroat, Geothlypis trichas
• Yellow-headed Warbler, Teretistris fernandinae (E)
• Oriente Warbler, Teretistris fornsi (E)
• Hooded Warbler, Wilsonia citrina (A)
• Wilson's Warbler, Wilsonia pusilla (A)
• Canada Warbler, Wilsonia canadensis (A)
• Yellow-breasted Chat, Icteria virens (A)

Bananaquit

Order: Passeriformes Family: Coerebidae or Genus Coereba Incertae sedis

The Bananaquit is a small passerine bird. It has a slender, curved bill, adapted to taking nectar from flowers and is the only member of the genus Coereba (Vieillot, 1809) and is normally placed within the family Coerebidae, although there is uncertainty whether that placement is correct.

• Bananaquit, Coereba flaveola (A)

Tanagers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Thraupidae

The tanagers are a large group of small to medium-sized passerine birds restricted to the New World, mainly in the tropics. The Bananaquit, Coereba flaveola, is a Passerine Bird first described by Linnaeus in his Systema naturae in 1758 as Certhia The tanagers are a family, Thraupidae, of birds in the order Passeriformes. The tanagers are a family, Thraupidae, of birds in the order Passeriformes. Many species are brightly coloured. They are seed eaters, but their preference tends towards fruit and nectar. Most have short, rounded wings. There are 256 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Cuba.

• Scarlet Tanager, Piranga olivacea (A)
• Summer Tanager, Piranga rubra (A)
• Western Tanager, Piranga ludoviciana (A)
• Western Spindalis, Spindalis zena
• Red-legged Honeycreeper, Cyanerpes cyaneus (I)

American sparrows, Yellow-finches, Honeycreepers and Towhees

Order: Passeriformes Family: Emberizidae

The emberizids are a large family of passerine birds. They are seed-eating birds with a distinctively shaped bill. In Europe, most species are named as buntings. In North America, most of the species in this family are known as Sparrows, but these birds are not closely related to the Old World sparrows which are in the family Passeridae. Many emberizid species have distinctive head patterns. There are species 275 worldwide and 14 species which occur in Cuba.

• Cuban Bullfinch, Melopyrrha nigra (E)
• Cuban Grassquit, Tiaris canora (E)
• Yellow-faced Grassquit, Tiaris olivacea
• Black-faced Grassquit, Tiaris bicolor (A)
• Saffron Finch, Sicalis flaveola (A)
• Green-tailed Towhee, Pipilo chlorurus (A)
• Zapata Sparrow, Torreornis inexpectata (E) Endangered
• Chipping Sparrow, Spizella passerina (A)
• Clay-colored Sparrow, Spizella pallida (A)
• Lark Sparrow, Chondestes grammacus (A)
• Savannah Sparrow, Passerculus sandwichensis
• Grasshopper Sparrow, Ammodramus savannarum
• Lincoln's Sparrow, Melospiza lincolnii (A)
• White-crowned Sparrow, Zonotrichia leucophrys (A)

Cardinals, Grosbeaks and North American Buntings

Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae

The cardinals are a family of passerine birds that are robust, seed-eating birds, with strong bills. UserPolbot. -->The Cuban Bullfinch ( Melopyrrha nigra) is a species of Bird in the Thraupidae family UserPolbot. -->The Cuban Grassquit ( Tiaris canorus) is a species of Bird in the Emberizidae The Yellow-faced Grassquit ( Tiaris olivaceus) is a Passerine Bird which breeds from central Mexico to Colombia and The Black-faced Grassquit, Tiaris bicolor, is a small Bird formerly placed with the Emberizidae. The Saffron Finch ( Sicalis flaveola) is a Tanager from South America and is common in both open and semi-open areas in lowlands outside the Amazon The Green-tailed Towhee, Pipilo chlorurus, is the smallest Towhee, but is still one of the larger members of the "American sparrow" family Emberizidae The Zapata Sparrow, Torreornis inexpectata, is a medium sized grey and yellow bird that lives in the grasslands of the Zapata Swamp and elsewhere on the island The Chipping Sparrow ( Spizella passerina) is a Species of American sparrow in the family Emberizidae. The Clay-colored Sparrow, Spizella pallida, is a small sparrow of North America. The Lark Sparrow, Chondestes grammacus, is a fairly large Sparrow. The Savannah Sparrow ( Passerculus sandwichensis) is a small American sparrow. The Grasshopper Sparrow, Ammodramus savannarum, is a small sparrow. The Lincoln's Sparrow, Melospiza lincolnii, is a medium-sized sparrow. The White-crowned Sparrow ( Zonotrichia leucophrys) is a medium-sized sparrow native to North America. The Cardinals or Cardinalidae are a family of Passerine Birds found in North and South America. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages. There are 43 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Cuba.

• Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus (A)
• Blue Grosbeak, Passerina caerulea (A)
• Lazuli Bunting, Passerina amoena (A)
• Indigo Bunting, Passerina cyanea
• Painted Bunting, Passerina ciris (A) Near-threatened
• Dickcissel, Spiza americana (A)

Blackbirds, Meadowlarks, Cowbirds, Grackles, and Orioles

Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae

The icterids are a group of small to medium, often colourful, passerine birds restricted to the New World and include the grackles, New World blackbirds, and New World orioles. A Grackle is a gregarious Passerine bird native to North and South America. The Icterids are a group of small to medium often colourful Passerine Birds restricted to the New World. The genus Icterus is a group of Birds in the Icteridae family Most species have black as the predominant plumage colour, often enlivened by yellow, orange or red. There are 98 species worldwide and 15 species which occur in Cuba.

• Bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus
• Tawny-shouldered Blackbird, Agelaius humeralis
• Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus
• Red-shouldered Blackbird, Agelaius assimilis (E)
• Eastern Meadowlark, Sturnella magna
• Yellow-headed Blackbird, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus (A)
• Cuban Blackbird, Dives atroviolacea(E)
• Rusty Blackbird, Euphagus carolinus Rare/Accidental
• Greater Antillean Grackle, Quiscalus niger
• Shiny Cowbird, Molothrus bonariensis
• Brown-headed Cowbird, Molothrus ater (A)
• Hooded Oriole, Icterus cucullatus (A)
• Baltimore Oriole, Icterus galbula (A)
• Orchard Oriole, Icterus spurius (A)
• Greater Antillean Oriole, Icterus dominicensis

Cardueline finches

Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae

Finches are seed-eating passerine birds, that are small to moderately large and have a strong beak, usually conical and in some species very large. The Bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, is a small New World blackbird and the only member of genus Dolichonyx. UserPolbot. -->The Tawny-shouldered Blackbird ( Agelaius humeralis) is a species of Bird in the The Red-winged Blackbird ( Agelaius phoeniceus) is a Passerine Bird of the family Icteridae found in most of North and much of UserPolbot. -->The Red-shouldered Blackbird ( Agelaius assimilis) is a species of Bird in the Icteridae The Eastern Meadowlark, Sturnella magna, is a medium-sized Icterid Bird, very similar in appearance to the Western Meadowlark The Yellow-headed Blackbird, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus, is a medium-sized blackbird, and the only member of the Genus Xanthocephalus UserPolbot. -->The Cuban Blackbird ( Dives atroviolaceus) is a species of Bird in the Icteridae The Rusty Blackbird, Euphagus carolinus, is a medium-sized blackbird. The Greater Antillean Grackle ( Quiscalus niger) is a grackle found throughout the Greater Antilles and the Cayman Islands as well as smaller The Shiny Cowbird, Molothrus bonariensis, is a Passerine Bird in the New World family Icteridae. The Brown-headed Cowbird ( Molothrus ater) is a small brood parasitic Icterid of Temperate to Subtropical North The Hooded Oriole, Icterus cucullatus, is a medium-sized New World oriole. The Baltimore Oriole, Icterus galbula, is a small icterid blackbird which is on average 18 cm long and weighs 34 g The Orchard Oriole, Icterus spurius, is the smallest Species of icterid blackbird at 6 UserPolbot. --> The Greater Antillean Oriole ( Icterus dominicensis) is a species of Bird in the Icteridae Finches are Passerine Birds often Seed -eating found chiefly in the northern hemisphere and Africa. Finches are Passerine Birds often Seed -eating found chiefly in the northern hemisphere and Africa. All have 12 tail feathers and 9 primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. There are 137 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cuba.

• Lesser Goldfinch, Carduelis psaltria
• American Goldfinch, Carduelis tristis (A)

Sparrows

Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae

Sparrows are small passerine birds. The Lesser Goldfinch or Dark-backed Goldfinch ( Carduelis psaltria) is a very small Songbird of the Americas. The American Goldfinch ( Carduelis tristis) also known as the Eastern Goldfinch and Wild Canary, is a North American Bird in the The "true sparrows" the Old World sparrows in the family Passeridae, are small Passerine Birds Generally sparrows tend to be The "true sparrows" the Old World sparrows in the family Passeridae, are small Passerine Birds Generally sparrows tend to be In general, sparrows tend to be small, plump, brown or grey birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. Sparrows are seed-eaters, and they also consume small insects. There are 35 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cuba, which was introduced.

• House Sparrow, Passer domesticus (I)

See also

• List of birds
• Lists of birds by region

References

• Fox, Neil and Michelle (Autumn 2007), “First documented record of Northern Gannet Morus bassanus in Cuba”, Cotinga (no. The House Sparrow ( Passer domesticus) is a member of the Old World Sparrow family Passeridae, considered by some to be a relative of the A Phylogenetic tree of the modern birds based on a recent study The following are the regional bird lists by continent Some are full species lists others particularly continental lists have just the families 28): 76 
• Lepage, Denis. Cuba checklist. Bird Checklists of the World. Avibase. Retrieved on 20 April 2007. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
• Rafael Sanchez (2001-03-01). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Checklist of Cuban Birds. Birding in Cuba. Retrieved on April 20, 2007. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

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