Central America Birds
141 bird species -:
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
Perching Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Seabirds
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
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
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
Night Birds
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Night Birds
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
Waders
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Perching Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Seabirds
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
Perching Birds
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
Duck-like Birds