• Eye-ringed Flatbill

    Eye-ringed Flatbill

    The Eye-ringed Flatbill is a small, active bird, constantly flitting through the forest canopy in search of prey. It is easily recognizable by the distinctive white ring around its eye. Read more

  • Yellow-billed Cacique

    Yellow-billed Cacique

    The Yellow-billed Cacique is a medium-sized blackbird species that can be found throughout Central America, including Belize. It is all black and has an ivory white bill that almost shines in the dark undstory habitats preferred by this species. Read more

  • Tree-creeping Birds

    Tree-creeping Birds

    By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #24 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 38/100 + 2 BONUS birds) White-breasted Nuthatch – Species #38 The White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a small songbird with a distinctive black, Read more

  • Bat Falcon

    Bat Falcon

    The Bat Falcon is a striking bird that is dark slate gray above, a black-and-white barred breast, and orange lower belly and thighs. As its name suggests, this species primarily feeds on bats, which it hunts in flight at dusk and dawn. Read more

  • White-headed Woodpecker (SIERRA)

    White-headed Woodpecker (SIERRA)

    SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #1 The White-headed Woodpecker is a bird of lower and upper montane coniferous forests in the Sierra Nevada. Read more

  • Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

    Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

    The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, gardens, and even urban areas.. This species is sexually dimorphic, with males having a striking iridescent greenish-gold color on their head, back, and throat, and a rufous-colored tail, while females have a duller green coloration and a slightly… Read more