Updating a Classic: Arturo Kirkconnell on the New Edition of Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba and his Life-Long Passion for Birds

Updating a Classic: Arturo Kirkconnell on the New Edition of Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba and his Life-Long Passion for Birds

What does it take to update a guide to over 400 bird species on one of the Caribbean’s most biodiverse islands? Arturo Kirkconnell, co-author of the recently released Second Edition of Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba, shares his journey to update the island’s first field guide, the challenges he faced, and his most memorable birding moments in this exclusive BirdsCaribbean interview. Cuba’s diverse ecosystems and unique geography make it a have…