Central America Birds

910 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

Discover the Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla). Learn about this vibrant yellow songbird's habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips today.

10-12 cm

2,398

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Wine-throated Hummingbird

Selasphorus ellioti

Discover the Wine-throated Hummingbird (Selasphorus ellioti). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

7-8 cm

1,070

Green Purple

Perching Birds

Wood Stork Least Concern
Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

Discover the Wood Stork (Mycteria americana), a fascinating wading bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique physical appearance, and conservation status today.

85-115 cm

1,243

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

Discover the Wood Thrush, a master songbird of the forest. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this detailed guide.

19-21 cm

1,187

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

Discover the Worm-eating Warbler (Helmitheros vermivorum). Learn about its unique physical appearance, secretive forest habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

12-13 cm

1,179

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Wrenthrush

Zeledonia coronata

Discover the Wrenthrush (Zeledonia coronata), a unique perching bird found in the cloud forests. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

10-12 cm

250

Olive Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow Tyrannulet

Capsiempis flaveola

Discover the Yellow Tyrannulet (Capsiempis flaveola), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

9-10 cm

1,153

Yellow Olive

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-backed Oriole

Icterus chrysater

Discover the Yellow-backed Oriole (Icterus chrysater). Learn about its striking yellow and black plumage, unique nesting habits, and the best tips for birding.

19-21 cm

1,102

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-bellied Elaenia

Elaenia flavogaster

Discover the Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

16-18 cm

1,170

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

Discover the Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris). Learn about its olive-yellow plumage, boreal habitat, insect-based diet, and migration patterns.

13-15 cm

1,452

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

Discover the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius). Learn about its unique tree-drilling behavior, distinctive black-and-white plumage, and habitat.

19-21 cm

860

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-bellied Siskin

Spinus xanthogastrus

Discover the Yellow-bellied Siskin (Spinus xanthogastrus). Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this beautiful finch.

10-12 cm

1,095

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-bellied Tyrannulet

Ornithion semiflavum

Discover the Yellow-bellied Tyrannulet (Ornithion semiflavum). Learn about this tiny perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips today.

10-11 cm

1,111

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-billed Cacique

Amblycercus holosericeus

Discover the Yellow-billed Cacique (Amblycercus holosericeus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

23-25 cm

433

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Yellow-billed Cotinga

Carpodectes antoniae

Discover the rare Yellow-billed Cotinga (Carpodectes antoniae). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and why this stunning bird is so endangered.

20-22 cm

1,049

White Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

Discover the Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus). Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, unique diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

23-30 cm

1,209

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-billed Tern

Sternula superciliaris

Discover the Yellow-billed Tern (Sternula superciliaris). Learn about this elegant white and grey seabird, its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

22-25 cm

1,350

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Yellow-breasted Crake

Laterallus flaviventer

Discover the Yellow-breasted Crake (Laterallus flaviventer). Learn about this elusive wader's habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for successful spotting.

13-15 cm

1,343

Brown Yellow

Waders

Least Concern
Yellow-crowned Amazon

Amazona ochrocephala

Discover the vibrant Yellow-crowned Amazon (Amazona ochrocephala). Learn about its habitat, diet, unique physical traits, and essential tips for birdwatchers.

33-38 cm

1,144

Green Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-crowned Euphonia

Euphonia luteicapilla

Discover the Yellow-crowned Euphonia (Euphonia luteicapilla). Learn about its vibrant blue and yellow plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

10-11 cm

1,038

Blue Yellow

Perching Birds

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Least Concern
Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

Discover the Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea). Learn about this grey and black wader, its unique coastal habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

55-70 cm

1,511

Grey Black

Waders

Least Concern
Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet

Tyrannulus elatus

Discover the Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet (Tyrannulus elatus), a tiny, vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our guide.

10-12 cm

1,132

Yellow Olive

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-eared Toucanet

Selenidera spectabilis

Discover the Yellow-eared Toucanet (Selenidera spectabilis). Explore its unique physical traits, rainforest habitat, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.

30-35 cm

826

Green Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-eyed Junco

Junco phaeonotus

Discover the Yellow-eyed Junco (Junco phaeonotus). Learn about its unique physical appearance, high-altitude habitat, feeding habits, and expert birding tips.

14-16 cm

445

Gray Yellow

Perching Birds