Author: Jim Gain
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Baltimore Oriole
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #53 By Jim Gain 7/21/2023 About this Species The Baltimore Oriole is a brightly colored bird with a vibrant orange body, black wings, and a distinctive black head. Males have a more pronounced coloration than females, making them easy to spot in the…
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Magnificent Frigatebird
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #52 By Jim Gain 7/18/2023 About this Species The Magnificent Frigatebird is a large seabird with a distinctive silhouette, featuring a long, pointed bill and forked tail. Adult males have a striking black plumage with iridescent green and purple sheen, while females have…
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Clay-colored Thrush
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #51 By Jim Gain 7/16/2023 About this Species The Clay-colored Robin (Turdus grayi) is a medium-sized passerine bird that measures about 23 cm in length and weighs around 65 g. It has a distinctive brownish-gray coloration on its upperparts becoming paler brown below,…
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Northern Barred-Woodcreeper
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #50 By Jim Gain 7/14/2023 About this Species The Northern Barred-Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae) is a medium-sized bird found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Belize. This species has a distinctive appearance, with head, back and underparts brown, evenly barred…
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Northern Jacana
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #49 By Jim Gain 7/11/2023 About this Species The Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) is a distinctive bird species found in Belize, typically residing in freshwater wetlands, marshes, and flooded grasslands. They are easily recognized by their long toes, which allow them to walk…
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Ruddy Ground Dove
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #48 By Jim Gain 7/9/2023 About this Species The Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina talpacoti) is a small, stocky dove species that inhabits open and semi-open habitats across Belize. It measures about 18-20 cm in length and has a distinctive reddish-brown plumage, with a…
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Yellow-throated Vireo
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #47 By Jim Gain 7/7/2023 About this Species The Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) is a small passerine bird species that belongs to the Vireonidae family. It has a distinct yellow throat and breast, olive-green upperparts, and white wing bars. The species measures around…
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Lesson’s Motmot
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #46 By Jim Gain 7/4/2023 About this Species The Lesson’s Motmot (Momotus lessonii) is a stunning bird species that can be found in the lowland forests of Belize. These birds are relatively large, with a total length of approximately 40-50 cm, and a…
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Ringed Kingfisher
The Ringed Kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in the Americas, with a bushy crest, a white collar, and a rufous belly. The Ringed Kingfisher (like all kingfishers) typically perches in riverside or lakeside trees where it watches for its prey in clear water.
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Singing Quail
The Singing Quail is so named for its melodic whistle-like song, which is often heard in the early morning and late afternoon. It is a secretive bird that prefers to remain hidden in the undergrowth of forested areas. It has a distinctive dark gray and reddish-brown plumage, with a white…
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