A comprehensive study describing the 174 documented wild bird species on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico- the birds' status, abundance, habitat preference, and their conservation threats. It summarizes the geography, geology, climate, plant communities, avian habitats, and the island's political, cultural, and ornithological histories. A special issue of the Journal of Caribbean Ornithology.

Includes a color photo for many of the species, an introduction to the geology, geography, climate and weather, avian habitats and plant communities, a list of abundance based on likelihood of observance, a watchlist of 105 species of concern with English and Puerto Rican name, status, abundance, and conservation designation, and a gazetteer.