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388 Species. Is a project created to help with your identification for the Puerto Vallarta Area. Here are represented the most abundant, common, and uncommon birds that can be found in Puerto Vallarta, Cabo Corrientes, San Sebastián del Oeste, from Jalisco State and Bahía de Banderas and Compostela from Nayarit State.
7 de feb. de 2024 · Hummingbirds, the tiny aerial jewelers of Puerto Vallarta, dazzle onlookers with their rapid wing beats and hovering abilities. These smallest of birds are attracted to the area’s colorful flowers, providing a spectacle of speed and agility.
The two most common hummingbirds to be seen at the Gardens are the aggressive Cinnamon Hummingbird and the Long-tailed Hermit. Late April and early May usually bring a wealth of visiting species in a phenomenon of hummingbird migration. For this brief period we have an abundance of different species to observe and study.
23 de nov. de 2020 · There are so many species of hummingbirds; it’s said there are millions, but the most recognizable and often sighted in Puerto Vallarta is the Rufus Hummingbird. They can show up on our patios in July, though the largest population usually arrive a couple of months later.
- Neotropic Cormorant
- Black-necked Stilt
- Golden-Cheeked Woodpecker
- West Mexican Chachalaca
- Russet-crowned Motmot
- Broad-billed Hummingbird
- Colima Pygmy Owl
- Little Blue Heron
- Berylline Hummingbird
- Bare-throated Tiger Heron
The Neotropic Cormorant, also known as the Olivaceous Cormorant, is a medium-sized bird found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America, South America and the United States. It can be identified by its black body with bright yellow facial skin on both sides of its large bill. The tail feathers are short and squared off at the tip. This...
The Black-necked Stilt is an elegant shorebird that can be found from the coastal areas of California to Florida, then south through Central America and Brazil. It has black upperparts contrasted by long white wings with a glossy sheen. Its striking red eyes are set against its white facial mask while its legs are bright pinkish in coloration. The ...
The Golden-cheeked Woodpecker is a unique species of bird found in Mexico. This beautiful creature has golden cheeks and chestnut plumage, with the male sporting a bright red crown on its head. Endemic to the Pacific coastal strip from Sinaloa to Colima, it can also be seen inhabiting areas along the western mountain slopes of Trans-Mexican Volcani...
The West Mexican chachalaca is a species of bird from the family Cracidae found in Mexico. It was initially described as Penelope poliocephala and later moved to genus Ortalis. At one time, it was considered a subspecies of plain chachalaca (Ortalis vetula). The West Mexican Chachalaca has slate-grey plumage with blackish wings and tail feathers th...
The Russet-crowned Motmot is an exotic species of bird native to north-western Mexico and central Guatemala. It is a year round resident in tropical dry broadleaf forests, scrubland and other areas with plentiful vegetation. This type of motmots are easily identified by their reddish-brown crest on top of their heads which gives them the name ‘russ...
The Broad-billed Hummingbird is a small species of hummingbird that can be found in Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has distinctive sexual dimorphism, with females resembling their juvenile counterparts more than males do. This bird stands out thanks to its bright colors and broad, red bill. Other common names for this species include...
The Colima pygmy owl is a species of owl endemic to the western part of Mexico. It belongs to the family Strigidae and typically grows up to 8–9 inches in length, with males being slightly smaller than females. The International Ornithological Committee recognizes three subspecies: G. palmarum palmarum, G. p oberholseri and G .p g. They are mostly ...
The Little Blue Heron is a small, darkly-colored heron with two-toned bill. Juveniles are completely white, similar to the Snowy Egret. In breeding season, adults develop unique coloration on their head and legs. The bird has an expansive habitat range that covers much of the Americas from North America all the way down to South America. They feed ...
The Berylline Hummingbird is a vibrant species of hummingbird found in Central America and the United States. It has emerald green upperparts, rufous sides and underparts, white tips to its tail feathers, as well as an iridescent purple throat patch. These birds are highly territorial and will defend their territories against intruders with impress...
The Bare-throated Tiger Heron is an impressive wading bird belonging to the heron family, Ardeidae. It has a length of 80 cm and weighs 1,200 grams. Found from Mexico to northwestern Colombia with one recorded sighting from the United States in Texas, it prefers more open habitats such as river and lake banks than other Tigrisoma herons. Its plumag...
8 de jul. de 2023 · Puerto Vallarta Botanical gardens in Mexico boasts several different species of exotic hummingbirds. And some familiar ones too!Hey friends! Pressing the LIK...
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Located in the center of the Bay of Banderas, Puerto Vallarta is surrounded by a variety of ecosystems that are home to many endemic bird species. This quick guide presents the illustrations of more than 135 species of birds common to the region, including 20 endemic species.
