Wildlife and conservation biologist Donald Anthony has stressed the significance of endemic species in the Caribbean, particularly on smaller islands. He stated, for instance, that Dominica is home to only two endemic species of parrots. In this regard, Anthony hailed the discovery of a new endemic species on that island as a noteworthy achievement for biodiversity. According to local reports, the American Ornithological Society recently added one more species to the list of Dominica's endemic birds - The Kalinago Wren, named in honor of the island's Indigenous Kalinago people. Donald Anthony explained that endemic species are crucial as they represent
