Author: Jim Gain
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White-wiskered Puffbird
The White-whiskered Puffbird has a distinctive appearance with a mostly brown body, white underparts, and a conspicuous white stripe over their eyes that resembles a pair of bushy eyebrows. These birds are generally solitary and monogamous, with pairs defending a territory throughout the year.
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Brown Jay
Brown Jays are relatively large, and predominantly are dark brown with a pale buff brown or pale white vent and belly. Brown Jays are highly social and form tight-knit groups of up to 20 individuals that work together to defend territories and locate food.
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Slaty-tailed Trogon
The Slaty-tailed Trogon is a stunning, medium-sized trogon, with a distinctive slaty-blue tail, a bright red belly, and a green back. The males have a metallic green head and upperparts, while the females are duller with a brownish-black head and upperparts.
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Swainson’s Hawk
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #21 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 33/100) Swainson’s Hawk #33 Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is a migratory raptor that breeds in North America and…
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Ocellated Turkey
One of only two Turkey species worldwide, the Ocellated Turkey is distinct from the more familiar wild turkey species found in North America. It is known for its striking plumage, which includes iridescent feathers in shades of blue, green, and bronze, as well as bold eye-shaped spots (ocelli) on its…
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Black-throated Green Warbler
The Black-throated Green Warbler males have a striking black throat and olive-green upperparts, while females have a yellow-green head and back, and a yellow throat and breast. They are a migratory bird species that breed in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada and winter in Central America and the…
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Boat-billed Flycatcher
The Boat-billed Flycatcher has a distinctive broad and flattened bill that is shaped like a boat, which it uses to catch insects in flight. The Boat-billed Flycatcher is a medium-sized bird, typically measuring around 20 centimeters (8″) in length, and has a dark gray or brownish-gray body with a yellow…
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Two Warblers and a Vireo
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #20 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 30, 31 & 32/100) Wilson’s Warbler – Species #30 The Wilson’s Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) is a small, brightly…
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Ruddy Woodcreeper
Ruddy Woodcreepers are medium-sized birds, about 18-20 cm long, with a ruddy-brown plumage and a long, slightly curved bill. They are typically found in forested areas, where they use their strong legs and sharp claws to climb trees in search of insects and other invertebrates.
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Gray Hawk
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #10 By Jim Gain 4/11/2023 About this Bird The Gray Hawk (Buteo plagiatus) is a medium-sized bird of prey found throughout Central and South America, including Belize. The Gray Hawk is easily recognizable by its distinctive gray plumage, dark wingtips, and long, barred…
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