Central America Birds

141 bird species    -:

Least Concern
Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

Discover the Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens). Learn about its olive plumage, forest habitat, unique insect-based diet, nesting habits, and birding tips.

14-15 cm

667

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Discover the unique Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus). Learn about their fascinating granary trees, distinct appearance, habitat, and nesting habits.

19-23 cm

658

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
Agami Heron

Agamia agami

Discover the Agami Heron (Agamia agami), a stunning chestnut and green wading bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

65-77 cm

637

Green Chestnut

Waders

Least Concern
Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

Discover the Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis), a stunning orange and black perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

22-25 cm

495

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Discover the American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana), a stunning wader. Learn about its unique upturned bill, habitat, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

41-51 cm

575

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
American Golden Plover

Pluvialis dominica

Discover the American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica). Learn about this remarkable wader's migration, physical appearance, nesting habits, and birding tips.

24-28 cm

576

Brown Black

Waders

Least Concern
Arctic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

Discover the Arctic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus), a fascinating seabird known for its kleptoparasitic behavior. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.

41-46 cm

744

Brown White

Seabirds

audubons shearwater Least Concern
audubons shearwater

Puffinus lherminieri

Learn about the Audubon's Shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri), a tropical seabird known for its plunge-diving skills, pelagic habitat, and unique hunting behavior.

30-30 cm

2,313

Black White
Near Threatened
Baird's Trogon

Trogon bairdii

Discover the Baird's Trogon (Trogon bairdii), a vibrant perching bird of the rainforest. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

24-27 cm

1,502

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

Discover the Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula). Learn about this vibrant orange and black perching bird, its unique hanging nests, diet, and birdwatching tips.

17-22 cm

465

Orange Black

Perching Birds

barbary falcon Least Concern
barbary falcon

Falco peregrinus

Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.

33-44 cm

2,273

Brown Grey
Least Concern
Bare-shanked Screech-owl

Megascops clarkii

Discover the Bare-shanked Screech-owl (Megascops clarkii), a elusive night bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status today.

20-23 cm

617

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Bare-throated Tiger-heron

Tigrisoma mexicanum

Discover the Bare-throated Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

70-80 cm

614

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Discover the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, migratory habits, diet, nesting behaviors, and conservation status.

15-19 cm

678

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

Discover the Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea). Learn about its unique chestnut plumage, spruce forest habitat, migratory patterns, and birding tips.

12-14 cm

528

Brown Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bearded Screech-owl

Megascops barbarus

Discover the elusive Bearded Screech-owl (Megascops barbarus). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this rare night bird.

18-20 cm

603

Brown Grey

Night Birds

black crowned night heron Least Concern
black crowned night heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Discover the Black-crowned Night Heron. Learn about its nocturnal behavior, diverse diet, global habitat, and unique physical features in our expert guide.

58-65 cm

3,568

Black Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Black Guan

Chamaepetes unicolor

Discover the Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor), a striking upland bird found in Central America. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors today.

70-75 cm

466

Black Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Black Hawk-eagle

Spizaetus tyrannus

Discover the Black Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus), a powerful raptor of the neotropics. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birdwatching tips.

60-75 cm

657

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Black Seedeater

Sporophila corvina

Discover the Black Seedeater (Sporophila corvina), a striking perching bird found in the tropics. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits.

10-11 cm

101

Black White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Black Solitary Eagle

Buteogallus solitarius

Discover the majestic Black Solitary Eagle (Buteogallus solitarius). Learn about this rare raptor's habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status today.

55-65 cm

616

Black Yellow

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

Discover the Black Tern (Chlidonias niger), a unique marsh-dwelling seabird. Learn about its striking black plumage, migratory habits, diet, and nesting behavior.

23-28 cm

744

Black Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Black Thrush

Turdus infuscatus

Discover the Black Thrush (Turdus infuscatus), a unique perching bird. Explore its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

23-25 cm

484

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Black-bellied Whistling-duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Discover the Black-bellied Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis). Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert bird guide.

47-53 cm

605

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds