Martinique - BirdForum Opus

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Roadside vegetation and view of north central mountains with Mont Pelée in the background.
Photo by njlarsen

Overview

Martinique is an island in the Lesser Antilles. It has status as a department in France. Martinique is one of the younger islands in the Lesser Antilles, but it is still considerably older and therefore more eroded than Dominica. A population of 400,000 people live on the island, which is much more highly developed than for example the nearest neibourg, Dominica.

Birds

Notable Species

Martinique Oriole is the only endemic species, while Blue-headed Hummingbird, White-breasted Thrasher, and Grey Trembler each are found on Martinique and one additional island.

Check-list

Birds you can see here include:

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Site Information

Access and Facilities

Martinique has an international airport capable of receiving transatlantic trafic. A ferry connects the island to Guadeloupe, Dominica, and St. Lucia.

External Links

Martinique Visitor Information