Reflections of the Natural World

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #62 By Jim Gain 8/11/2023 About this Species The Gartered Trogon is a stunning bird species found in Belize, which is located in Central America. These birds are known for their striking plumage, which features a bright yellow belly, green back, and black and white striped tails. The Read more

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #61 By Jim Gain 8/8/2023 About this Species The Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) is a tropical bird species native to Central America, including Belize. It is a medium-sized bird, with a distinctive bright yellow tail and a dark, iridescent body. The males are particularly striking, with a black Read more

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #60 By Jim Gain 8/6/2023 About this Species The Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Celeus castaneus) is a medium-sized woodpecker species found in Belize and other parts of Central America. As its name suggests, this bird has a chestnut-colored head, neck, and underparts, with black and white stripes on its back Read more

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #59 By Jim Gain 8/4/2023 About this Species The Black Catbird, also known as the Black mockingbird, is a small, sleek bird that is primarily black in color. It has a distinctive red eye and a long, slender tail. The species  is endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Read more

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #58 By Jim Gain 8/1/2023 About this Species The Collared Aracari is a large-billed, colorful bird found from Mexico south to Northern South America. Aracaris (Pteroglossus) are small, slender toucans. The plumage typically is black, brown, or dark green above, with a black head and red rump, and Read more