Birds

Mottled Owl

The mottled owl is often heard in the Mayan Foothills, and is one of the few owl species that is not considered threatened. You might spot one at night, hunting from fence posts, low branches or road signs.

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Eastern Kingbird

The best place to see an Eastern Kingbird in the Maya Mountain foothills is to keep an eye out for a flock while on the waterways, because they may perch on branches over water, flying with shallow, fluttery wingbeats as they dart out to snatch large flying insects.

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Northern Potoo

Since the potoo is nocturnal, it sits very still in the daytime to avoid detection, and with its mottled gray/brown/cream feathers and stiff posture, it blends perfectly with dead branches.

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Black-faced Antthrush

This little bird, a bit smaller than a robin, is unmistakable.  Plump and perky on long pinkish legs, it darts across the forest floor with a jerky gait, tossing leaves to look for insects, snails, spiders and other invertebrates.

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Turkey Vulture

The turkey vulture, with bright red, featherless head, often hangs around with black vultures, which have warty black heads and shorter tails. In flight, the turkey vulture has a distinctly longer tail. Their habits are similar.

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Great Curassow

Occasionally, usually near dawn or dusk, you might see a pair of secretive Great Curassows sneaking through the forest or dashing across a dirt road in relatively undisturbed forests.

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Yellow-throated Euphonia

A pretty little bird the size of a sparrow, the yellow-throated euphonia (yew-FO-nee-uh) is a pleasing little bird that doesn’t mind living close to people. It ranges from Mexico to Panama in tropical lowlands, drawn to second-growth forests, cool forest edges, and shady plantations.

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