This annotated checklist presents data on the life zones and habitats where the species occur, their status and abundance, and the periods that migratory birds from the North and South are present, with earliest and latest dates where relevant. Lists of hypothetical and erroneously cited species for the country, endemics and nearendemics, and data on species of concern from a conservation point of view are also included. This updated checklist will be an invaluable tool both for people living in Suriname who are interested in birds and for visiting birders and dedicated field ornithologists from other countries.