Category: Birds
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Northern Jacana
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #49 By Jim Gain 7/11/2023 About this Species The Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) is a distinctive bird species found in Belize, typically residing in freshwater wetlands, marshes, and flooded grasslands. They are easily recognized by their long toes, which allow them to walk…
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Ruddy Ground Dove
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #48 By Jim Gain 7/9/2023 About this Species The Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina talpacoti) is a small, stocky dove species that inhabits open and semi-open habitats across Belize. It measures about 18-20 cm in length and has a distinctive reddish-brown plumage, with a…
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Yellow-throated Vireo
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #47 By Jim Gain 7/7/2023 About this Species The Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) is a small passerine bird species that belongs to the Vireonidae family. It has a distinct yellow throat and breast, olive-green upperparts, and white wing bars. The species measures around…
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Lesson’s Motmot
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #46 By Jim Gain 7/4/2023 About this Species The Lesson’s Motmot (Momotus lessonii) is a stunning bird species that can be found in the lowland forests of Belize. These birds are relatively large, with a total length of approximately 40-50 cm, and a…
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Ringed Kingfisher
The Ringed Kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in the Americas, with a bushy crest, a white collar, and a rufous belly. The Ringed Kingfisher (like all kingfishers) typically perches in riverside or lakeside trees where it watches for its prey in clear water.
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Louisiana Waterthrush
The Louisiana Waterthrush can be observed foraging along streams and rivers, often bobbing its tail up and down while walking along the water’s edge. They primarily feed on insects, aquatic invertebrates, and small fish, and are known to take advantage of disturbed areas, such as those created by human activity…
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Vermilion Flycatcher
The Vermilion Flycatcher is a small, brightly colored bird found throughout the Americas. Males have a striking bright red plumage on their head, breast, and back, while females have a more subdued brownish-red coloring. They are typically found in open habitats such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands, and can also…
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White Hawk
The White Hawk is a large raptor found throughout Central and South America. Plumage is white overall with black wingtips and a black tail band. Immature has more black on wings, as do adults of populations in southern Central America. White Hawks are typically found in forested areas, particularly near…
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Green-breasted Mango
This bird is named after its brilliant green breast feathers and its scientific name honors the French naturalist, Florent Prévost. The males have a shiny green body with a black throat, while the females have a duller green coloration with a white throat.
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Valley Blackbirds
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #29 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 49, 50, & 51/100 + 1 BONUS bird) Red-winged Blackbird #49 The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is a…
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