Notable bird sightings from Cuba, winters 2002 and 2003

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Julia A. Craves
Kimberly R. Hall

Abstract: We present significant sight reports of birds made in Cuba during late winter 2002 and winter 2003. Of special interest are the second documented report of Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula), the first wintering reports for Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) and Canada Warbler (Wilsonia canadensis), and a range expansion for Olive-capped Warbler (Dendroica pityophila). 


Keywords: Blue-winged Warbler, Calidris alpina, Cuba, Dendroica pityophila, Dunlin, Hooded Warbler, Olivecapped Warbler, Pheucticus ludovicianus, Regulus calendula, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Tennessee Warbler, Vireo flavifrons, Vermivora peregrina, Vermivora pinus, Wilsonia citrina, winter records, Yellowthroated Vireo


Resumen: Aves notables registra de Cuba, los inviernos 2002 Y 2003- Nosotros observaciones significativas presentes de aves hicieron durante invierno tarde 2002 y el invierno 2003. Del interés especial son el segundo el registro documentado de Regulus calendula, los primeros registros de aves invernando estaban para el Vermivora peregrina y Vermivora pinus, y una expansin de la distancia para el Dendroica pityophila.


Palabras clave: Bijirita Azul de Garganta Negra, Birijita de Alas Azules, Bijirita de Tennessee, Birijita Peregrina, Bijirita del Pinar, Calidris alpina, Cuba, Degollado, Dendroica pityophila, Monjita, Pheucticus ludovicianus, Regulus calendula, Reyezuela, Verdón de Pecho Amarillo, Vermivora peregrina, Vermivora pinus, Vireo flavifrons, Wilsonia citrina, winter records, Zarapico Gris

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