The Hispaniola hawk, also known as the Ridgway’s hawk, one of the nobler endemic species in the Dominican Republic, is on the American Ornithology Association’s list of highly endangered species.
The recently published book “Birds and Colors” presented by the Inicia Group highlights that this important bird, with habitat primarily in Los Haitises in the northeast, is in danger of extinction. In 2000, birdwatchers only counted 300 of that species. Now, international experts working in Los Haitises have developed programs to protect the nests and the chicks.
The book also stresses the role played by the Punta Cana Foundation, which is headed by Jake Kheel, to preserve the Hispaniola Hawk and how new measures have helped create conditions for new population in the area of the Punta Cana resort.
The newly published book with great color illustrations by Alex Warwick also has photographs by Mario Davalos, Eladio Fernandez and others. It was edited by Yolanda Leon, Andrea Thomen, Simon Guerrero and James E. Goetz. “Aves y colores” is available at bookstores, such as Cuesta.
27 December 2017
