Category: Birds
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Two Warblers and a Vireo
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #20 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 30, 31 & 32/100) Wilson’s Warbler – Species #30 The Wilson’s Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) is a small, brightly…
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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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Burrowing Owl
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #19 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 27/100) Burrowing Owl #27 The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, ground-dwelling owl that is native to…
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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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California Condors Visit Stanislaus County
On August 27 and August 28, 2017, two California Condors, (Icarus #706 and Orville #716) fitted with GPS transmitters flew 150 miles north from their home in Pinnacles National Park, up the Coast Range mountains and over Western Stanislaus County. Historical Populations and Distribution of California Condors In the late…
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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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Fanciful Flycatchers
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #18 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 28 and 29/100) Ash-throated Flycatcher #28 The Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) is a medium-sized bird species found throughout…
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