Category: Birds
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Pale-billed Woodpecker
The Pale-billed Woodpecker is a large, black and white woodpecker named for its distinctive pale ivory-colored bill, which is longer than that of most other woodpecker species. The species is also known for its distinctive drumming, a loud and sustained series of knocks that can be heard from a distance.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Common Black Hawk
The Common Black Hawk has a blackish plumage with a slightly paler head and neck, and yellow legs. They are a common sight around rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, where they hunt for fish, crabs, and other aquatic prey.
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LBBs – Little Brown Birds
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #23 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 36, & 37/100) Oak Titmouse – Species #36 The Oak Titmouse (Baeolophus inornatus) is a small, non-migratory bird…
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Spot-breasted Wren
The Spot-breasted Wren has a distinctive white throat and breast speckled with small, dark spots, which gives them their name. They are active, social birds that are known for their loud, musical songs and calls that can be heard throughout the forest.
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