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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Map of Hispaniola | |
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| Elevational Map of Hispaniola | |
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| Plan of the Guide | |
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| Topography and Habitats of Hispaniola | |
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| Topographic Features | |
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| Major Habitats | |
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| Endemic Species and Subspecies | |
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| Avian Conservation on Hispaniola | |
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| Conservation Issues | |
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| National Protected Areas in the Dominican Republic | |
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| National Protected Areas in Haiti | |
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| Threatened and Endangered Species | |
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| Ornithological History of Hispaniola | |
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| Descriptive Parts of a Bird | |
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| Plate Section | |
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| Species Accounts | |
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| Geese and Ducks: Anatidae | |
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| Partridges and Guineafowl: Phasianidae | |
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| Bobwhites: Odontophoridae | |
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| Grebes: Podicipedidae | |
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| Shearwaters and Petrels: Procellariidae | |
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| Storm-Petrels: Hydrobatidae | |
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| Tropicbirds: Phaethontidae | |
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| Boobies: Sulidae | |
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| Pelicans: Pelecanidae | |
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| Cormorants: Phalacrocoracidae | |
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| Darters: Anhingidae | |
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| Frigatebirds: Fregatidae | |
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| Bitterns and Herons: Ardeidae | |
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| Ibises and Spoonbills: Threskiornithidae | |
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| Storks: Ciconiidae | |
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| American Vultures: Cathartidae | |
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| Flamingos: Phoenicopteridae | |
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| Osprey: Pandionidae | |
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| Kites, Hawks, and Allies: Accipitridae | |
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| Falcons: Falconidae | |
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| Rails, Gallinules, and Coots: Rallidae | |
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| Limpkin: Aramidae | |
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| Thick-knees: Burhinidae | |
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| Plovers: Charadriidae | |
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| Oystercatchers: Haematopodidae | |
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| Stilts: Recurvirostridae | |
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| Jacanas: Jacanidae | |
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| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies: Scolopacidae | |
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| Jaegers, Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers: Laridae | |
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| Pigeons and Doves: Columbidae | |
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| Parakeets and Parrots: Psittacidae | |
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| Cuckoos and Anis: Cuculidae | |
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| Barn Owls: Tytonidae | |
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| Typical Owls: Strigidae | |
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| Goatsuckers (Nightjars): Caprimulgidae | |
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| Potoos: Nyctibiidae | |
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| Swifts: Apodidae | |
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| Hummingbirds: Trochilidae | |
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| Trogons: Trogonidae | |
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| Todies: Todidae | |
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| Kingfishers: Alcedinidae | |
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| Woodpeckers and Allies: Picidae | |
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| Tyrant Flycatchers: Tyrannidae | |
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| Vireos: Vireonidae | |
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| Crows: Corvidae | |
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| Swallows: Hirundinidae | |
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| Kinglets: Regulidae | |
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| Gnatcatchers: Sylviidae | |
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| Thrushes: Turdidae | |
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| Mockingbirds, Thrashers, and Allies (Mimic Thrushes): Mimidae | |
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| Pipits: Motacillidae | |
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| Waxwings: Bombycillidae | |
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| Palmchat: Dulidae | |
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| Wood-Warblers: Parulidae | |
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| Bananaquit: Coerebidae | |
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| Tanagers: Thraupidae | |
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| Emberizine Sparrows and Allies: Emberizidae | |
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| Cardinaline Finches and Allies: Cardinalidae | |
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| Blackbirds and Allies: Icteridae | |
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| Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies: Fringillidae | |
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| Old World Sparrows: Passeridae | |
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| Weavers: Ploceidae | |
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| Estrildid Finches: Estrildidae | |
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| Recent Additions to the Checklist | |
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| Birdwatching on Hispaniola | |
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| Checklist of Birds of Hispaniola | |
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| Selected References | |
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| Index of Local Names | |
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| Index of English and Scientific Names | |