The abundant biodiversity of the Caribbean, rich and unique in the world, is under numerous threats. As with all island systems, invasive alien species are a major problem. Originating from other territories, these animals or plants are introduced voluntarily or by accident, and disrupt local ecosystems through competition, predation, or via their pathogens. Continue reading

The Forest thrush, Turdus lherminieri, is an endemic bird of the Lesser Antilles. This species, which harbours a distinctive plumage and sings melodious song, feeds on the ground, searching the litter with its beak for insects and other invertebrates. Already rare, as it is found only on four islands in the Caribbean, the species is now potentially threatened by…