Cristo Rey Birding Guide

Cristo Rey Birding Guide Become acquainted with the various species of birds found in Cristo Rey and the whole Cayo District.

Lineated woodpecker Crane Hawk
12/10/2024

Lineated woodpecker
Crane Hawk

Crimson -  collared tanager
28/03/2024

Crimson - collared tanager

Gartered trogon ( male)
20/03/2024

Gartered trogon ( male)

Clay Colored ThrushTurdus grayiIs the common large Thrush in Belize. Often feeds on ground and also on fruiting trees, f...
22/12/2023

Clay Colored Thrush
Turdus grayi

Is the common large Thrush in Belize. Often feeds on ground and also on fruiting trees, found in wooded and semi-open habitats. Dull yellowish bill and very faint streak on throat its unique color and blandness makes this rarity tu be confused with other species🔥

White-necked Jacobin (female)Rather large, spectacular hummingbird of humid tropical lowlands that favors forest edges, ...
17/12/2023

White-necked Jacobin (female)

Rather large, spectacular hummingbird of humid tropical lowlands that favors forest edges, adjacent clearings with scattered trees and flowering bushes, and gardens. Feeds at all levels, often in the canopy

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia tzacatlHandsome, medium-size hummingbird of humid tropical lowlands. Favors forest ed...
17/12/2023

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilia tzacatl

Handsome, medium-size hummingbird of humid tropical lowlands. Favors forest edge, second growth, gardens in some areas. Feeds low to high and often comes to feeders. Can be difficult to distinguish from Buff-bellied Hummingbird,

Black cowled Oriole
15/12/2023

Black cowled Oriole

Lesson’s MotmotMomotus lessoniiLarge motmot of tropical lowland forest and edge, mainly in humid areas. Perches low to h...
15/12/2023

Lesson’s Motmot
Momotus lessonii

Large motmot of tropical lowland forest and edge, mainly in humid areas. Perches low to high, usually in shady areas.
Blue crown with a big black central patch, unlike solid blue of Blue-capped Motmot.
The name ‘motmot’ comes from double-hooting call of this species, which can sound like an owl, and is mainly uttered around dawn.

Keel-billed ToucanRamphastos SulfuratusLarge unmistakable toucan with a huge, rainbow-colored bill. Often seen in pairs,...
15/12/2023

Keel-billed Toucan
Ramphastos Sulfuratus

Large unmistakable toucan with a huge, rainbow-colored bill. Often seen in pairs, but not usually in groups like aracaris.
Heard more often than seen: ‘song’ is a far-carrying, frog-like croak, repeated steadily.

Northern SchiffornisElusive, chunky brown bird of shady forest understory in humid tropical lowlands. Heard far more oft...
14/12/2023

Northern Schiffornis

Elusive, chunky brown bird of shady forest understory in humid tropical lowlands. Heard far more often than seen. Haunting, slurred whistle carries well and is easily imitated.

Spotted Sandpiper (immature)Small shorebird. Constantly bobs its tail while working edges of streams, ponds, and lakes f...
14/12/2023

Spotted Sandpiper (immature)

Small shorebird. Constantly bobs its tail while working edges of streams, ponds, and lakes for invertebrates.

Blue Grosbeak (male)Passerina CaeruleaBeefy, big-headed, large-billed bunting. Male is deep cobalt blue with rufous wing...
13/12/2023

Blue Grosbeak (male)
Passerina Caerulea

Beefy, big-headed, large-billed bunting. Male is deep cobalt blue with rufous wingbars. Females are warm brown with rufous or buffy wingbars.
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Common Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollisCryptically patterned nightbird Roosts on the ground during the day; actively hunt...
13/12/2023

Common Pauraque
Nyctidromus albicollis

Cryptically patterned nightbird

Roosts on the ground during the day; actively hunts for insects at night.

White-necked Jacobin (Female)Florisuga mellivora
20/03/2023

White-necked Jacobin (Female)
Florisuga mellivora

20/03/2023

Mean while wetting the plants this white-necked Jacobin (Female) flew in to take a shower.

Got some few shots of nice birds
11/03/2023

Got some few shots of nice birds

!!Northern potoo!!
10/02/2023

!!Northern potoo!!

Roadside HawkRupornis magnirostris
06/02/2023

Roadside Hawk
Rupornis magnirostris

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