Reflections of the Natural World

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #67 By Jim Gain 8/22/2023 About this Species The Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) is a unique bird species found in Belize and throughout much of Central and South America. This medium-sized heron is easily recognized by its large, boat-shaped bill, which is wider and flatter than those of Read more

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #66 By Jim Gain 8/20/2023 About this Species The Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) is a medium-sized raptor species that is endemic to the Americas. Males are slate gray with red eyes and orange legs, which turn more reddish during breeding season. Females are brown with red eyes and Read more

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #65 By Jim Gain 8/18/2023 About this Species The Gray-headed Tanager (Eucometis penicillata) is a small, colorful bird found in Belize and throughout much of Central and South America. It has olive to yellow upperparts, bright yellow underparts, and a conspicuous gray head and crest making it a Read more

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #64 By Jim Gain 8/15/2023 About this Species The Mottled Owl (Ciccaba virgata) is a medium-sized species of owl found throughout Central and South America, including Belize. This species has a distinctive mottled plumage with a mix of brown, gray, and black feathers, which helps it blend in Read more

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #63 By Jim Gain 8/13/2023 About this Species The Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) has a plain olive/green-brown back, and yellow underparts. Their outer rectrices have whitish vanes. Males have distinctive black hoods which surround their yellow faces; the female has an olive-green cap which does not extend to Read more