Central America Birds

147 bird species    -:

Least Concern
Little Tinamou

Crypturellus soui

Discover the Little Tinamou (Crypturellus soui), a secretive upland ground bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors today.

20-25 cm

85

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

Discover the Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia). Learn about this vibrant yellow and black perching bird, its unique habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

558

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mangrove Swallow

Tachycineta albilinea

Discover the Mangrove Swallow (Tachycineta albilinea). Learn about this unique blue-and-white perching bird, its coastal habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

11-13 cm

475

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Marbled Wood-quail

Odontophorus gujanensis

Discover the Marbled Wood-quail (Odontophorus gujanensis), a secretive upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.

22-25 cm

502

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Discover the Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra), a striking white and black seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors in this expert guide.

74-91 cm

762

White Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
Mayan Antthrush

Formicarius moniliger

Discover the Mayan Antthrush (Formicarius moniliger), a secretive rainforest bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

16-18 cm

537

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
merlin

Falco columbarius

Discover the Merlin (Falco columbarius), a small but powerful falcon. Learn about its habitat, diet, hunting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

25-30 cm

1,810

Brown Grey
Least Concern
Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Discover the Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata). Learn about this unique waterfowl's physical traits, habitat, diet, and interesting facts for bird enthusiasts.

66-84 cm

606

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Northern Mourner

Schiffornis veraepacis

Discover the Northern Mourner (Schiffornis veraepacis). Learn about this secretive brown perching bird's habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

20-22 cm

519

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

northern pintail Least Concern
northern pintail

Anas acuta

Discover the elegant Northern Pintail (Anas acuta). Learn about its unique physical features, migratory behavior, habitat, and diet in this expert guide.

51-56 cm

1,706

Black White
northern shoveler Least Concern
northern shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Learn about the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), a unique duck known for its large spoon-shaped bill, iridescent green head, and specialized feeding habits.

44-52 cm

3,139

Green Blue

Duck-like Birds

Vulnerable
Ocellated Quail

Cyrtonyx ocellatus

Discover the Ocellated Quail (Cyrtonyx ocellatus), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

17-20 cm

526

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
Ocellated Turkey

Meleagris ocellata

Discover the Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata), a breathtaking bird of the Yucatan. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique iridescent appearance today.

70-100 cm

11

Green Blue

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Ochre-bellied Flycatcher

Mionectes oleagineus

Discover the Ochre-bellied Flycatcher (Mionectes oleagineus). Learn about its olive plumage, tropical habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits in this guide.

13-14 cm

611

Olive Ochre

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange Oriole

Icterus auratus

Discover the Orange Oriole (Icterus auratus), a vibrant perching bird native to the Yucatan. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in our guide.

18-20 cm

468

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Discover the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), a specialized bird of prey. Learn about its unique hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status today.

50-66 cm

765

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Pacific Golden Plover

Pluvialis fulva

Discover the Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva). Learn about this stunning gold and black wader, its migration patterns, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

23-26 cm

760

Gold Black

Waders

Least Concern
Pacific Screech-owl

Megascops cooperi

Discover the Pacific Screech-owl (Megascops cooperi). Learn about its physical appearance, nocturnal behavior, diet, habitat, and tips for spotting this owl.

20-23 cm

554

Grey Brown

Night Birds

peregrine falcon Least Concern
peregrine falcon

Falco peregrinus

Discover the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest animal. Learn about its habitat, diet, incredible speed, and where to spot this magnificent bird of prey.

38-51 cm

3,369

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Pied Water-tyrant

Fluvicola pica

Discover the Pied Water-tyrant (Fluvicola pica). Learn about this striking black and white perching bird's habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.

15-16 cm

534

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Plain Chachalaca

Ortalis vetula

Discover the Plain Chachalaca (Ortalis vetula), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

45-55 cm

466

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Pomarine Jaeger

Stercorarius pomarinus

Discover the Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus). Learn about this aggressive seabird's habitat, unique hunting behaviors, identification, and conservation.

46-51 cm

754

Brown White

Seabirds

Least Concern
red breasted merganser

Mergus serrator

Learn about the Red-breasted Merganser, a unique diving duck with a serrated bill. Explore its habitat in Pakistan, physical traits, and wintering habits.

52-58 cm

1,920

Grey Brown
Near Threatened
Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Discover the Red Knot (Calidris canutus), a remarkable migratory wader. Learn about its unique plumage, incredible long-distance migration, and coastal habitat.

23-26 cm

776

Grey Red

Waders