Initially, birdwatching was a hobby undertaken in developed countries such as the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Nevertheless, since the second half of the 20th century, an increasing number of people in developing countries have engaged in this activity. Transnational birding has played an important role in this, as birders in developing countries usually take up the pastime under the influence of foreign cultures with a history of birding.
Over 372 species of birds have been recorded in Cuba. Amongst these are 26 endemics found nowhere else in the world and include iconic birds like the Cuban Tody, Cuban Trogon and the smallest bird in the hole world, The Bee Hummingbird. About 150 species are resident on the island, some are wanderers that only occasionally reach…
Author: Arturo Kirkconnell Jr Task: Cuban Endemic Birds Creative Direction: Arturo Kirkconnell Jr
