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Birds of Panama Video

Some of the beautiful birds of Panama in this cool picture slide show video. Panama is home to a diverse array of birds, including both native and migratory species. From the colorful parrots of the rainforest…

Keel-billed Toucan

Scientific Name and Classification Scientific Name: Ramphastos sulfuratus Family: Ramphastidae Order: Piciformes Description The keel-billed toucan is a medium-sized bird known for its vibrant, multi-colored bill. The bill, which can grow up to 20 cm (7.9…

Scarlet macaw (Ara macao)

Scarlet macaw (Ara macao) images taken in Panama in the Azuero area. According to Wikipedia: Its range extends from southeastern Mexico to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela and Brazil in lowlands of 500 m (1,600 ft)…

Rufous-tailed hummingbird in his nest

Little Rufous-tailed hummingbird in his nest. From Wikipedia: The rufous-tailed hummingbird is polygynous. Though it is aggressive while feeding, the species sometimes nests in loose colonies. Its breeding season varies widely across its range, but is…

Slaty Tailed Trogon

Slaty Tailed Trogon perched image taken in the rain forest if Panama. Slaty-tailed Trogon Scientific Name and Classification Scientific Name: Trogon massena Family: Trogonidae Order: Trogoniformes Description The Slaty-tailed Trogon is a striking bird with vibrant…

Collared aracari

The collared aracari or collared araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus) is found from Mexico to Colombia and Venezuela. The attached image was taken in Panama. Collared Aracari Scientific Name and Classification Scientific Name: Pteroglossus torquatus Family: Ramphastidae…

Blue-headed parrot

The blue-headed parrot, also known as the blue-headed pionus (Pionus menstruus) images shown here taken in Altos del Maria, Panama. They eat fruit and seeds, and sometimes grain. The blue-headed parrot, also known as the blue-headed…

Keel billed toucan

The Magnificent Keel-Billed Toucan: A Comprehensive Guide The keel-billed toucan, also known as the sulfur-breasted toucan, or rainbow billed toucan is one of the most recognizable birds in the world due to its large and colorful…

Rufous-tailed hummingbird

Rufous-tailed hummingbirds are some of the most spectacular birds to observe in the wild. With their unique coloring, distinctive call, and small size, they captivate us with their beauty. These enchanting creatures are found from east-central…

Garden emerald hummingbird

Garden emerald hummingbird (male) on orange flower image taken in Panama. Garden emerald hummingbirds are a stunning species of bird found in Costa Rica and Panama. These beautiful birds with their vibrant green plumage and dazzling…

Lesson’s Motmot

Lesson’s motmot (Momotus lessonii) or the blue-diademed motmot image taken in Panama. Lesson’s motmot (Momotus lessonii) or the blue-diademed motmot, is a colorful near-passerine bird found in forests and woodlands of southern Mexico to western Panama. The Majestic…

Garden Emerald – Maxillaria fulgens orchid

Garden emerald hummingbird (female) on Maxillaria fulgens orchid. Please bookmark us now press ctrl+d and visit again soon for more fascinating nature images! Here some recommended links selected for you: The Best Books of the Month,…

Broad-winged hawk

The broad-winged hawk (Buteo platypterus) is a medium-sized hawk of the genus Buteo. During the summer, some subspecies are distributed over eastern North America, as far west as British Columbia and Texas; they then migrate south…