For a small country, Suriname has a rich avifauna, with a total of 739 species and subspecies. This checklist presents data on the life zones and habitats where the species occur, their status and abundance, and the periods when migratory birds are present. Lists of hypothetical and erroneously cited species for the country, endemics and near-endemics, and data on species of concern from a conservation perspective are also included.