Doctor Bird?

Hi! Welcome to the Doctor Bird. We are happy you have dropped by. This page tells you a little bit about this blog.

What is a Doctor Bird?

A Doctor Bird is a streamer-tail hummingbird that is endemic to Jamaica. There is some controversy over whether the Black-billed Streamertail (found in Eastern Jamaica only) and the Red-billed Streamertail (found throughout the rest of the island) are two distinct species. There is no controversy over the fact that both birds are beautiful and interesting to watch. The Red-billed Streamertail is the national bird of Jamaica and is a ubiquitous emblem found throughout the country.

What is the Doctor Bird Blog on WordPress?

This blog began as a sort of compendium chronicling stories that relate to the Green Initiative Project of the Environment Sector of Peace Corps Jamaica. Over time it grew to encompass stories, photographs, and creative writing from all sectors of Peace Corps Jamaica.

The content of this blog comes from the field. No one is paid to contribute, and all contributors are either Peace Corps Volunteers, or Jamaican nationals that work with the volunteers.

What can I expect to find here?

the content of of this blog is as varied as the people who write it. Some stories will be related to specific projects, some will simply be accounts of daily life as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jamaica. We strive for content that is engaging, inspiring, entertaining, and informative.

Like what you see? Great! We are happy you are here too.