Category: Yucatan Peninsula,
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Ocellated Turkey
One of only two Turkey species worldwide, the Ocellated Turkey is distinct from the more familiar wild turkey species found in North America. It is known for its striking plumage, which includes iridescent feathers in shades of blue, green, and bronze, as well as bold eye-shaped spots (ocelli) on its…
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Black-throated Green Warbler
The Black-throated Green Warbler males have a striking black throat and olive-green upperparts, while females have a yellow-green head and back, and a yellow throat and breast. They are a migratory bird species that breed in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada and winter in Central America and the…
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Boat-billed Flycatcher
The Boat-billed Flycatcher has a distinctive broad and flattened bill that is shaped like a boat, which it uses to catch insects in flight. The Boat-billed Flycatcher is a medium-sized bird, typically measuring around 20 centimeters (8″) in length, and has a dark gray or brownish-gray body with a yellow…
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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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