Category: Belize Birds,
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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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Bright-rumped Attila
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #9 By Jim Gain 4/9/2023 About this Bird The Bright-rumped Attila, is a species of flycatcher found in the Central American region, including Belize. These birds are easily recognizable by their distinct bright yellow bellies and rumps, contrasting sharply against their dark wings…
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Russet-naped Wood-Rail
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #8 By Jim Gain 4/7/2023 About this Bird The humid forests of Central and South America are home to the Russet-naped Wood-Rail (Aramides albiventris). It is frequently observed in Belize’s mangrove swamps and lowland rainforests, where it consumes a wide range of invertebrates…
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Jabiru
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #7 By Jim Gain 4/4/2023 About this Species The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) is a large stork species that is widely distributed throughout the Americas, including Belize. These birds are known for their striking appearance, which includes a white body, black wings, and a…
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Masked Tityra
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #6 By Jim Gain 4/2/2023 About this Bird The Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata) is a species of bird that is found in Central and South America, including Belize. These birds are primarily found in humid forests and wooded areas, but can also be…
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Amazon Kingfisher
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #5 By Jim Gain 3/31/2023 About this Bird The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is a stunning bird species found in Belize, a small Central American country with a rich biodiversity. These kingfishers are commonly found along the banks of rivers, streams, and lagoons…
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Long-billed Hermit
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #4 By Jim Gain 3/28/2023 About this Species The Long-billed Hermit (Phaethornis longirostris) is a species of hummingbird found in Belize and throughout Central and South America. These birds are known for their long, curved bills, which they use to sip nectar from…
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Least Grebe
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #3 By Jim Gain 3/24/2023 About this Bird The Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is a small waterbird that inhabits freshwater wetlands throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. They are primarily found in shallow water bodies, such as ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams, where they can…
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Plain Chachalaca
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #2 By Jim Gain 3/21/2023 About this Bird The Plain Chachalaca (Ortalis vetula) is a medium-sized bird that is found in the Yucatan Peninsula, which includes parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. It is a member of the family Cracidae, which includes other…
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