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Jamaica has over 300 different species, over 100 resident land- breeding birds and 27 which are endemic to the island. In the coming months, Lifestyle, with the assistance of the Bird Life Association of Jamaica, will feature these magnificent winged animals, especially those endemic to the island. This week, we feature three of the 27 endemic birds (the Tody, Yellow-billed Parrot, and the Jamaican Crow).