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Green jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus) #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #GreenJay #CyanocoraxLuxuosus | #NewWorldJays #Jays #CrowFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by Keishpixl #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Green jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus)

The green jay is a colourful bird, roughly the size of a blue jay, with bright green upperparts, a blue face, black throat, and yellow outer tail feathers. Its underparts range from yellow to pale green depending on the subspecies. It has a disjunct distribution, found from southern Texas to Honduras and again from Colombia to Bolivia, inhabiting woodlands, thickets, and humid forests. Green jays are social, often foraging in noisy family flocks. They are territorial, mob predators, and use tools to extract insects. Their diet is varied, including insects, fruits, seeds, and small vertebrates. They are also known for their mimicry of other birds' calls. Seven subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Keishpixl via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/green-jay-jay-bird-nature-fauna-9112031/

ISZY

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White-winged dove (Zenaida asiatica) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds | #WhiteWingedDove #ZenaidaAsiatica | #AmericanDoves #Doves #DoveFamily : Photo by GeorgeB2 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 White-winged dove (Zenaida asiatica)

The white-winged dove is a relatively large species of dove found in North and Central America. It has a grayish-brown body with a distinctive white stripe on its wings, which becomes prominent during flight. It also features a pale blue eye ring and red eyes. These doves inhabit various habitats, including woodlands, deserts, and urban areas. Their diet primarily consists of seeds, fruits, and insects. White-winged doves are known for their distinctive cooing calls, which are often heard during the breeding season. Three subspecies are recognized.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by GeorgeB2 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/dove-pigeon-bird-fountain-perched-6221980/

XAYJ

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Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #BluefootedBooby #SulaNebouxii | #Boobies #GannetFamily #Seabirds : Photo by hbieser #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii)

The blue-footed booby is a medium-sized seabird with distinctive bright blue webbed feet, brown wings, and a white underbelly. They inhabit tropical and subtropical regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean, breeding on arid, rocky islands from the Gulf of California to Peru, with a large population in the Galápagos. Known for their elaborate courtship rituals, males display their blue feet in a high-stepping dance to attract females. They are monogamous during a breeding season and nest on the ground. Their diet consists mainly of fish, which they catch by plunge-diving from significant heights. Two subspecies are recognized.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by hbieser via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/ecuador-blue-footed-boobies-wildlife-4259426/

UOGV

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Emerald tanager (Tangara florida) #CentralAmericanBirds #SouthAmericanBirds | #EmeraldTanager #TangaraFlorida | #Tanagers #TanagerFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by marvinbla #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Emerald tanager (Tangara florida)

The emerald tanager is a vibrant, medium-sized bird from Central and South America. Males are bright emerald green with black streaking on the back and wings, a black ear patch and beak, and yellow on the crown and rump. Females are duller with yellow-green instead of yellow on the head. They are found in humid lowland and montane forests, and secondary forests in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador, typically in the canopy. Emerald Tanagers are usually seen in pairs or small groups, often joining mixed-species foraging flocks. They actively glean insects and fruits from foliage, sometimes hanging upside down. Their calls are high-pitched whistles and chirps. One subspecies is recognised by some authorities.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by marvinbla via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/tanager-bird-animal-black-eared-7316495/

VJPG

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Black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #SouthAmericanBirds | #BlackPhoebe #SayornisNigricans | #Phoebes #TyrantFlycatcherFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by stephmcblack #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans)

The black phoebe is a small, dark bird in the tyrant-flycatcher family with a sooty-black body and a bright white belly. It has a thin, black bill and often flicks its tail. Found in the Americas, from southwestern USA to Argentina, it favours habitats close by water sources. It perches conspicuously, then darts out to catch insects in flight. It often returns to the same perch. Its distinctive "chip" call and tail-wagging are characteristic behaviours. Six subspecies are commonly recognized.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by stephmcblack via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/black-phoebe-bird-branch-perched-6160613/

XQUI

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Roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #RoseateSpoonbill #PlataleaAjaja | #Spoonbills #SpoonbillFamily #WadingBirds : Photo by jim5511 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja)

The roseate spoonbill is a striking wading bird, easily identified by its vibrant pink plumage and distinctive spoon-shaped bill. Adults have a bare greenish head, and their pink colouration comes from their diet. They inhabit shallow fresh and coastal waters, ranging from the southeastern U.S. to central Argentina. They feed by sweeping their bills side-to-side in the water, catching small fish, crustaceans, and insects. Often seen in groups, they are social birds. No subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by jim5511 via Pixabay

BRPU

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Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds | #NorthernMockingbird #MimusPolyglottos | #TypicalMockingbirds #Mockingbirds #ThrasherFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by rachelsne0 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)

The northern mockingbird is a medium-sized songbird, primarily gray-brown with paler underparts. Distinctive features include white wing bars and flashes of white in flight. They have long tails. They are found throughout much of North America, the Caribbean, and Central America, favoring open areas like parks and yards. Known for their vocal mimicry, they imitate other bird songs and various sounds. They are territorial, often aggressively defending their space. They are often seen perched in prominent locations, singing. Three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by rachelsne0 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-thrush-bokeh-small-feather-949578/

JOAK

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Southern lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds | #SouthernLapwing #Lapwings #PloverFamily #WadingBirds : Photo by Beto_MdP #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Southern lapwing (Vanellus chilensis)

The Southern lapwing is a striking crested wader with a greyish-brown back and head, black and white face markings, and a black breast band. It has a thin black crest and pinkish legs. Found throughout most of South America, and recently extended its range into southern Central America, it favors open grasslands and wetlands. Known for its loud, piercing calls, it's a territorial bird, aggressively defending its nest and young. Red wing spurs are used for this purpose. Four subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay

LCZL

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Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds | #KeelBilledToucan #SulfurBreastedToucan #RainbowToucan | #Toucans #ToucanFamily : Photo by hbieser #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)

The keel-billed toucan, also known as the sulfur-breasted toucan or rainbow toucan, has a mostly black body, a vibrant yellow throat and chest, and boasts a massive and highly colourful bill. Found in Central and South American rainforests, from Mexico to Venezuela, they inhabit canopy and forest edges. These social birds live in small flocks, using their large bills to pluck fruit, their main food source. They also eat insects, eggs, and small reptiles. Their bills serve in courtship displays and territorial defense. Two subspecies are recognized.

Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by hbieser via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/costa-rica-toucan-bird-animal-9301364/

TRCR

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Western cattle egret (Ardea ibis) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #WesternCattleEgret #ArdeaIbis | #CattleEgrets #Egrets #Herons #HeronFamily : Photo by Beto_MdP #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Western cattle egret (Ardea ibis)

The western cattle egret is a small, white heron with a yellow bill and legs. Originally from parts of Eurasia and Africa, it has dramatically expanded its range globally. Breeding adults display orange-buff plumes. They thrive in grasslands and agricultural areas, often seen alongside livestock, feeding on insects disturbed by the animals. Their behavior includes colonial nesting and a diet primarily of insects, though they also consume other small animals.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay

ECPV

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Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds | #StellersJay #CyanocittaStelleri | #CrestedJays #Jays #CrowFamily : Photo by Tim_Tonic #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)

The Steller's jay is a species of jay known for its striking blue and grey plumage with a black head and crest. Native to western North America they are known for their intelligence, vocalizations, and bold nature. They are medium-sized birds with a robust build and a distinctive call. Steller's jays inhabit coniferous forests and are often found in mountainous regions. Thirteen subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Tim_Tonic via Pixabay

KLFN

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New addition! Lesson's motmot (Momotus lessonii) #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #LessonsMotmot #BlueDiademedMotmot #MomotusLessonii | #Motmots #MotmotFamily : Photo by MonicaMaxWest #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Lesson's motmot (Momotus lessonii)

Lesson's motmot, also known as the blue-diademed motmot, is a vibrant bird with a bright blue crown and nape, a black mask, and a rusty orange throat. Its back is olive-green, fading to blue on the tail, which has a distinctive racket-tipped shape. Lesson's motmots are found in humid forests from Mexico to Costa Rica. These birds perch quietly, occasionally wagging their tails side to side. They eat insects and fruit, often hawking prey from the air. Their calls are harsh and rattling. Three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by MonicaMaxWest via Pixabay

HBDR

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Snowy egret (Egretta thula) #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #SnowyEgret | #Egrets #Herons #HeronFamily #Waders : Photo by Nature-Inspires #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Snowy egret (Egretta thula)

The snowy egret is a small, elegant heron found in the Americas. It is known for its striking appearance, with a slender white body, long black legs, and a distinctive plume of feathers on its head and neck during the breeding season. Snowy egrets inhabit a variety of wetland habitats, including marshes, swamps, and coastal areas. They feed on fish, amphibians, crustaceans, and insects, using their sharp beaks to catch prey in shallow water.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Nature-Inspires via Pixabay

WXFT

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Crested caracara (Caracara plancus) #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #CrestedCaracara #MexicanEagle | #Caracaras #Falcons #FalconFamily #BirdsOfPrey : Photo by TravelXperience #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Crested caracara (Caracara plancus)

The crested caracara, also known as the Mexican eagle, is a striking bird of prey with a black body, white patches on its neck and wings, and a bright orange-red cere (the fleshy area at the base of its beak). It has a long, hooked beak and a distinctive crest on its head. These birds are found in a variety of habitats across the Americas, from grasslands and savannas to coastal regions. They are opportunistic feeders, eating everything from carrion and insects to small mammals and reptiles. Two subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by TravelXperience via Pixabay

MUJD

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Black-vented oriole (Icterus wagleri) #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #BlackVentedOriole | #Orioles #NewWorldOrioles #NewWorldBlackbirds #Blackbirds #PerchingBirds : Photo by FranciscoJavierCoradoR #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Black-vented oriole (Icterus wagleri)

The black-vented oriole is a species of New World blackbird found in Central America and Mexico. Adults are uniformly black on the head, back, wings, and tail, with a rich orange-yellow breast and belly. The young birds are dull brownish above and yellow below at first, later with black on the throat. They inhabit dry forested areas and open wooded edges of mountain foothills. Black-vented orioles are typically seen in pairs and are known for their distinctive song, which is a series of loud, clear whistles.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by FranciscoJavierCoradoR via Pixabay

TMGK

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Ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #RingedKingfisher | #WaterKingfishers #Kingfishers #KingfisherFamily : Photo by Backpackerin #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)

The Ringed kingfisher is a large kingfisher with a robust body, a shaggy crest, and a long, thick bill. Its plumage is predominantly blue-gray, with a white collar around its neck, giving the bird its name, and a bright chestnut belly. Ringed kingfishers are found in large parts of the Americas, from Mexico southwards, and they are known for their powerful, diving flight and their ability to catch fish by plunging into water from perches.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Backpackerin via Pixabay

EBJA

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Green heron (Butorides virescens) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #CaribbeanBirds | #GreenHeron | #Herons #HeronFamily #EgretFamily #Waders #Waterbirds : Photo by Backpackerin #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Green heron (Butorides virescens)

The Green heron is a small heron with a greenish-black cap, chestnut neck, and a dagger-like bill. It is known for its stealthy hunting behavior near water, using tools like bait and insects to lure prey. Green herons are found in large parts of North and Central America, inhabiting small wetlands in low-lying areas.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Backpackerin via Pixabay

FFUU

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Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #CaribbeanBirds | #RedWingedBlackbird | #NewWorldBlackbirds #Blackbirds #PerchingBirds : Photo by kidmoses #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) ♂

The Red-winged blackbird is a species of New World blackbird found across North America and parts of Central America. The males have a striking appearance with glossy black feathers and distinctive red shoulder patches, or epaulets, bordered by yellow. The females are smaller and have a streaked brown and black plumage, providing camouflage for nesting. GPT-3.5 (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by kidmoses via Pixabay

HRMT

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New addition! Redhead (Aythya americana) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #CaribbeanBirds | #Redhead | #DivingDucks #Ducks #Waterbirds #Waterfowl : Photo by MountainDweller #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Redhead (Aythya americana) ♂

The Redhead is a diving duck found in North and Central America. Males have a distinctive reddish-brown head, while females are a duller brown. They inhabit freshwater lakes, ponds, and marshes. Redheads are social, forming large flocks outside of breeding season. They dive for aquatic plants and invertebrates. 1.5 Flash (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by MountainDweller via Pixabay

AFLI

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Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #CaribbeanBirds | #CedarWaxwing | #Waxwings #WaxwingFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by IndigoBunting #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)

The Cedar waxwing is a small, sleek bird with a distinctive black mask across its eyes and a soft crest on its head. It has a pale yellow belly and a gray-brown back, with bright yellow tips on its tail feathers. These birds are highly social and often seen in large flocks, flitting through trees and bushes in search of fruit. They are mostly found in northern North America, with many migrating southwards, towards and into, Central America for the winter. 1.5 Flash (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by IndigoBunting via Pixabay

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