The birds of Jamaica | Endemic birds of Jamaica | Birding in Jamaica

Jamaica is blessed with more endemics than any other Caribbean nation. the best time for bird watching in Jamaica is early morning or in late evening. Jamaica is ideal for birders wishing to visit Jamaica destinations here are many spot for birding.

Birding in Jamaica

If you are a family/group, couple, single traveller, eco adventurer, birder or hiker looking for that special holiday gateway in the Caribbean, Jamaica, offers the perfect solution. In October most birders by now are cranking up their studies for fall migration. This is where we see a split between those who focus on Coastal migrant traps and others who work Inland migrant traps.

Jamaica is one of the richest and most accessible places to explore the rich diversity of Caribbean birds. Visit for a week and you will have a very good chance of seeing all the 29 endemic species. And your birding experience will be greatly enhanced if you are with an experienced guide. We are also interested in natural history (including dragonflies and butterflies) and are both qualified scuba divers, and keen photographers and videographers.

Jamaica's avifauna is one of the most distinctive in the world. It includes at least 29 endemic species including 4 endemic genera. There are also 16 endemic sub-species, 4 Caribbean endemic species and 13 Caribbean endemic subspecies making a total of 62 Caribbean species. The rich avifauna reflects the richness of landscape in Jamaica. Whilst searching for endemic species you will visit many of the most beautiful places in the country.

 

Birding in Jamica

                                                        

Jamaican Tody 

If you are a family/group, couple, single traveller, eco adventurer, birder or hiker looking for that special holiday getaway in the Caribbean, Jamaica, offers the perfect solution. In October most birders by now are cranking up their studies for the fall migration. This is where we see a split between those who focus on Coastal migrant traps and others who work Inland migrant traps.

Jamaica is one of the best and most accessible places to explore the rich diversity of Caribbean birds. Visit for a week and you will have a very good chance of seeing all the 29 endemic species. And your birding experience will be better enhanced if you are with an experienced guide. We are also curious in natural history (including dragonflies and butterflies) and are both qualified scuba divers, and keen photographers and videographers.

Jamaica's avifauna is one of the most distinctive in the world. It includes at least 29 endemic species including 4 endemic genera. There are also 16 endemic sub-species, 4 Caribbean endemic species and 13 Caribbean endemic subspecies making a total of 62 Caribbean species. The rich avifauna reflects the playfulness of landscape in Jamaica. Whilst searching for endemic species you will visit many of the most beautiful places in the country.