Bird watching in Belize was superb, in good part because I had fantastic guides that really knew birds.
Nature pictures of Belize and other bird pages are linked:
Nature Page for Belize
Bird Pages
All pictures are © Dr. Günther Eichhorn, unless otherwise noted.
Birds in Belize
Azure-crowned Hummingbird (Saucerottia cyanocephala, german: Blaukopfamazilie, french: Ariane à couronne azur). (747k)
White-bellied Emerald (Chlorestes candida, german: Bronzekopfamazilie, french: Ariane candide). (544k)
White-bellied Emerald (Chlorestes candida, german: Bronzekopfamazilie, french: Ariane candide). (629k)
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora, german: Weißnackenkolibri, french: Colibri jacobin), right, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl, german: Braunschwanzamazilie, french: Ariane à ventre gris) left. (609k)
Male White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora, german: Weißnackenkolibri, french: Colibri jacobin). (465k)
Female White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora, german: Weißnackenkolibri, french: Colibri jacobin). (691k)
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl, german: Braunschwanzamazilie, french: Ariane à ventre gris). (747k)
Long-billed Hermit (Phaethornis longirostris, german: Westl. Langschwanz-Schattenkolibri, french: Ermite à longue queue). (528k)
Wedge-tailed Sabrewing (Pampa curvipennis, german: Blaukron-Degenflügel). (683k)
Green-breasted Mango (Anthracothorax prevostii, german: Grünbrust-Mangokolibri, french: Mango de Prévost). (647k)
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora, german: Weißnackenkolibri, french: Colibri jacobin). (649k)
Female Morelet's Seedeater (Sporophila morelleti). (861k)
Female Morelet's Seedeater (Sporophila morelleti). (749k)
Male Morelet's Seedeater (Sporophila morelleti). (711k)
Female Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina, french: Sporophile variable). (679k)
Male American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla, german: Schnäpperwaldsänger, french: Paruline flamboyante). (669k)
Male Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea, french: Organiste à gorge jaune). (734k)
Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster, french: Élénie à ventre jaune). (637k)
Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster, french: Élénie à ventre jaune). (575k)
Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons, german: Gelbkehlvireo, french: Viréo à gorge jaune). (552k)
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus, french: Viréo aux yeux blancs). (718k)
Male Yellow-faced Grassquit (Tiaris olivaceus, french: Cici grand-chanteur). (665k)
Male Blue-black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina, french: Jacarini noir). (582k)
Male Blue-black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina, french: Jacarini noir). (540k)
Male Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda, french: Jacamar à queue rousse). (778k)
Female Rose-throated Becard (Pachyramphus aglaiae, french: Bécarde à gorge rose). (686k)
Male Rose-throated Becard (Pachyramphus aglaiae, french: Bécarde à gorge rose). (1037k)
Female Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea, german: Azurbischof, french: Guiraca bleu). (563k)
Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus, german: Rosenbrust-Kernknacker, french: Cardinal à poitrine rose), center. (1066k)
Black-faced Grosbeak (Caryothraustes poliogaster, french: Cardinal à ventre blanc). (952k)
Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica, german: Goldkehl-Waldsänger, french: Paruline à gorge jaune). (900k)
Eye-ringed Flatbill (Rhynchocyclus brevirostris, french: Platyrhynque à bec court). (828k)
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia, german: Kletterwaldsänger, french: Paruline noir et blanc). (848k)
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia, german: Kletterwaldsänger, french: Paruline noir et blanc). (983k)
Rufous-capped Warbler (Basileuterus rufifrons, german: Rotkappen-Waldsänger, french: Paruline à calotte rousse). (896k)
Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea, german: Braunbrust-Waldsänger, french: Paruline à poitrine baie). (898k)
Female Dot-winged Antwren (Microrhopias quixensis, french: Grisin étoilé). (708k)
Male Dot-winged Antwren (Microrhopias quixensis, french: Grisin étoilé). (888k)
Spot-breasted Wren (Pheugopedius maculipectus, german: Fleckenbrust-Zaunkönig, french: Troglodyte à poitrine tachetée). (986k)
Female Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus, german: Binden-Ameisenwürger, french: Batara rayé). (766k)
Male Red-capped Manakin (Ceratopipra mentalis, german: Gelbhosenpipra, french: Manakin à cuisses jaunes). (782k)
Black-headed Siskin (Spinus notatus, german: Schwarzbrustzeisig, french: Chardonneret à tête noire). (540k)
Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens, french: Pioui de l'Est). (746k)
Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus, french: Moucherolle cendré). (538k)
Female Scrub Euphonia (Euphonia affinis, french: Organiste de brousse). (952k)
Female Red-throated Ant Tanager (Habia fuscicauda, french: Habia à gorge rouge). (858k)
Female Red-throated Ant Tanager (Habia fuscicauda, french: Habia à gorge rouge). (753k)
Male Red-throated Ant Tanager (Habia fuscicauda, french: Habia à gorge rouge). (999k)
Crimson-collared Tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus, german: Flammentangare, french: Tangara ceinturé). (720k)
Female Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava, french: Piranga à joues grises). (890k)
Male Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava, french: Piranga à joues grises). (875k)
Golden-hooded Tanager (Stilpnia larvata, german: Purpurmaskentangare, french: Calliste à coiffe d'or). (608k)
Yellow-winged Tanager (Thraupis abbas, french: Tangara à miroir jaune). (755k)
Grey-headed Tanager (Eucometis penicillata, french: Tangara à tête grise). (966k)
Black-throated Shrike-tanager (Lanio aurantius, french: Tangara à gorge noire). (791k)
Male White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila panamensis, french: Tamatia de Lafresnaye). (990k)
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla, german: Pieperwaldsänger, french: Paruline couronnée). (607k)
Bright-rumped Attila (Attila spadiceus, french: Attila à croupion jaune). (1177k)
Northern Schiffornis (Schiffornis veraepacis, french: Antriade du Verapaz). (1150k)
Northern Rough-winged Swallows (Stelgidopteryx serripennis, french: Hirondelle à ailes hérissées). (552k)
Mangrove Swallow (Tachycineta albilinea, french: Hirondelle des mangroves). (453k)
Mangrove Swallow (Tachycineta albilinea, french: Hirondelle des mangroves). (1027k)
Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna, german: Lerchenstärling, french: Sturnelle des prés). (664k)
Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis, french: Tyran sociable). (587k)
Male Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus obscurus, french: Moucherolle vermillon). (602k)
Male Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana, french: Tyran des savanes). (583k)
Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua, french: Tyran pitangua). (636k)
Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus, german: Schwefeltyrann, french: Tyran quiquivi). (616k)
Black-headed Saltator (Saltator atriceps, french: Saltator à tête noire). (1031k)
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis, german: Uferwaldsänger, french: Paruline des ruisseaux). (864k)
New World Oriole (Icterus sp., german: Trupiale). (838k)
Male Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus, french: Oriole masqué). (472k)
Yellow-backed Oriole (Icterus chrysater, french: Oriole noir et or). (706k)
Black-cowled Oriole (Icterus prosthemelas, french: Oriole monacal). (496k)
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius, german: Gartentrupial, french: Oriole des vergers). (985k)
Female Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula, german: Baltimoretrupial, french: Oriole de Baltimore). (1362k)
Male Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula, german: Baltimoretrupial, french: Oriole de Baltimore). (673k)
Tropical Mockingbird (Mimus gilvus, french: Moqueur des savanes). (857k)
Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus, german: Trauertyrann, french: Tyran mélancolique). (621k)
Couch's Kingbirds (Tyrannus couchii, french: Tyran de Couch). (548k)
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis, german: Katzendrossel, french: Moqueur chat). (1072k)
Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus, french: Grive à dos olive). (915k)
Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina, german: Walddrossel, french: Grive des bois). (602k)
Clay-colored Thrush (Turdus grayi, german: Gilbdrossel, french: Merle fauve). (1089k)
Female Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina talpacoti, german: Rosttäubchen, french: Colombe rousse). (531k)
Blue Ground Dove (Claravis pretiosa, german: Blautäubchen, french: Colombe bleutée). (1123k)
Plain-breasted Ground Dove (Columbina minuta, german: Zwergtäubchen, french: Colombe pygmée). (653k)
White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica, german: Weißflügeltaube, french: Tourterelle à ailes blanches). (486k)
Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto, german: Türkentaube, french: Tourterelle turque). (485k)
Short-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas nigrirostris, german: Kurzschnabeltaube, french: Pigeon à bec noir). (676k)
Red-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas flavirostris, german: Rotschnabeltaube, french: Pigeon à bec rouge). (907k)
Male Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata, french: Tityre masqué). (653k)
Melodious Blackbird (Dives dives, french: Quiscale chanteur). (939k)
Bronzed Cowbird (Molothrus aeneus, german: Rotaugenkuhstärling, french: Vacher bronzé). (519k)
Brown Jay (Psilorhinus morio, french: Geai enfumé). (1.6M)
Close-up of a Brown Jay (Psilorhinus morio, french: Geai enfumé). (946k)
Northern Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas luxuosus, german: Grünhäher, french: Geai vert). (800k)
Female Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus, german: Dohlengrackel, french: Quiscale à longue queue). (610k)
Male Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus, german: Dohlengrackel, french: Quiscale à longue queue). (782k)
Groove-billed Ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris, german: Riefenschnabelani, french: Ani à bec cannelé). (1069k)
Olive-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula nana, french: Conure aztèque). (644k)
Male White-fronted Amazon (Amazona albifrons, german: Weißstirnamazone, french: Amazone à front blanc). (510k)
Yellow-cheeked Red-lored Parrot (Amazona autumnalis autumnalis, german: Gelbwangenamazone, french: Amazone à lores rouges). (511k)
Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma, german: Montezumastirnvogel, french: Cassique de Montezuma). (1091k)
Yellow-billed Cacique (Amblycercus holosericeus, french: Cassique à bec jaune). (1072k)
Wedge Billed Woodcreeper (Glyphorynchus spirurus, french: Grimpar bec-en-coin). (723k)
Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus, french: Grimpar fauvette). (1258k)
Ivory-billed Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus flavigaster, french: Grimpar à bec ivoire). (821k)
Northern Barred Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae, french: Grimpar vermiculé). (749k)
Male Golden-olive Woodpecker (Colaptes rubiginosus, german: Goldspechte, french: Pic or-olive). (886k)
Male Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus, german: Eichelspecht, french: Pic glandivore). (733k)
Female Pale-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis, german: Königsspecht, french: Pic à bec clair). (1361k)
Golden-fronted Woodpecker ssp. dubius (Melanerpes aurifrons dubius, german: Goldstirnspecht, french: Pic à front doré). (563k)
Male Golden-fronted Woodpecker ssp. dubius (Melanerpes aurifrons dubius, german: Goldstirnspecht, french: Pic à front doré). (848k)
Female Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani, german: Schläfenfleckspecht, french: Pic de Pucheran). (625k)
Male Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus, german: Linienspecht, french: Pic ouentou). (936k)
Male Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon, german: Gürtelfischer, french: Martin-pêcheur d'Amérique). (518k)
Male Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata, german: Rotbrustfischer, french: Martin-pêcheur à ventre roux). (1136k)
Male Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata, german: Rotbrustfischer, french: Martin-pêcheur à ventre roux). (943k)
Male Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana, german: Grünfischer, french: Martin-pêcheur vert). (819k)
Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana, french: Piaye écureuil). (1198k)
Female Gartered Trogon (Trogon caligatus, french: Trogon pattu). (630k)
Collared Trogon (Trogon collaris, french: Trogon rosalba). (1005k)
Male Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena, french: Trogon de Masséna). (809k)
Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis, german: Pauraque, french: Engoulevent pauraqué). (1.6M)
Dunlin (Calidris alpina, german: Alpenstrandläufer, french: Bécasseau variable). (651k)
Western Sandpipers (Calidris mauri, german: Bergstrandläufer, french: Bécasseau d'Alaska). (1199k)
Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus, german: Amerika-Sandregenpfeifer, french: Pluvier semipalmé). (839k)
Calidris Sandpiper (Calidris sp., german: Strandläufer). (869k)
Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius, german: Drosseluferläufer, french: Chevalier grivelé). (939k)
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus, german: Keilschwanz-Regenpfeifer, french: Pluvier kildir). (1154k)
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus, german: Amerikanischer Stelzenläufer, french: Échasse d'Amérique). (583k)
Willet (Tringa semipalmata, german: Schlammtreter, french: Chevalier semipalmé). (609k)
Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa, german: Gelbstirn-Blatthühnchen, french: Jacana du Mexique). (1.9M)
Russet-naped Wood Rail (Aramides albiventris). (1123k)
Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps, german: Bindentaucher, french: Grèbe à bec bigarré). (740k)
American Wigeons (Mareca americana, german: Nordamerikanische Pfeifente, french: Canard d'Amérique). (994k)
Female Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors, german: Blauflügelente, french: Sarcelle à ailes bleues). (964k)
Northern Black-bellied Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis fulgens, german: Herbstpfeifgans, french: Dendrocygne à ventre noir). (801k)
Collared Araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus, german: Halsbandarassari, french: Araçari à collier). (870k)
Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus, german: Fischertukan, french: Toucan à carène). (1101k)
Plain Chachalaca (Ortalis vetula, german: Braunflügelguan, french: Ortalide chacamel). (947k)
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus, german: Ohrenscharbe, french: Cormoran à aigrettes). (862k)
Flock of Neotropic Cormorants drying their wings. (1.7M)
Neotropic Cormorants (Nannopterum brasilianum, german: Olivenscharbe, french: Cormoran vigua). (938k)
Neotropic Cormorant (Nannopterum brasilianum, german: Olivenscharbe, french: Cormoran vigua). (1355k)
Female Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga, german: Amerikanischer Schlangenhalsvogel, french: Anhinga d'Amérique). (1382k)
Limpkin (Aramus guarauna, german: Rallenkranich, french: Courlan brun). (1.8M)
American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus, german: Schneesichler, french: Ibis blanc). (629k)
Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja, german: Rosalöffler, french: Spatule rosée). (1.5M)
Green Heron (Butorides virescens, german: Grünreiher, french: Héron vert). (1293k)
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula, german: Schmuckreiher, french: Aigrette neigeuse). (913k)
Western Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis ibis, german: Kuhreiher, french: Héron garde-bœufs). (1069k)
Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea, german: Blaureiher, french: Aigrette bleue). (1298k)
American Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax hoactli, german: Nachtreiher, french: Bihoreau gris). (489k)
Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea, german: Krabbenreiher, french: Bihoreau violacé). (1027k)
Immature Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor, german: Dreifarbenreiher, french: Aigrette tricolore). (1438k)
Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor, german: Dreifarbenreiher, french: Aigrette tricolore). (1.7M)
Close-up of a Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor, german: Dreifarbenreiher, french: Aigrette tricolore). (943k)
Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum, german: Nacktkehlreiher, french: Onoré du Mexique). (1.5M)
Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum, german: Nacktkehlreiher, french: Onoré du Mexique). (1433k)
Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius, german: Kahnschnabel, french: Savacou huppé). (1155k)
American Great Egret (Ardea alba egretta, german: Silberreiher, french: Grande Aigrette). (804k)
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias, german: Kanadareiher, french: Grand Héron). (823k)
Jabirus (Jabiru mycteria, german: Jabiru, french: Jabiru d'Amérique). (782k)
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus, german: Rabengeier, french: Urubu noir). (939k)
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura, german: Truthahngeier, french: Urubu à tête rouge). (428k)
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus, german: Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier, french: Urubu à tête jaune). (426k)
Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis, german: Texasnachtschwalbe, french: Engoulevent minime). (737k)
American Kestrel ssp. tropicalis (Falco sparverius tropicalis, german: Buntfalke, french: Crécerelle d'Amérique). (552k)
Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis, german: Fledermausfalke, french: Faucon des chauves-souris). (487k)
Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans, german: Lachfalke, french: Macagua rieur). (761k)
White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus, german: Weißschwanzaar, french: Élanion à queue blanche). (609k)
White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus, german: Weißschwanzaar, french: Élanion à queue blanche) in flight. (385k)
Juvenile male Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis, german: Schneckenweih, french: Milan des marais). (893k)
Male Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis, german: Schneckenweih, french: Milan des marais). (1205k)
Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis, german: Schneckenweih, french: Milan des marais) in flight. (480k)
Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris, german: Wegebussard, french: Buse à gros bec). (335k)
Black-collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis, german: Fischbussard, french: Buse à tête blanche). (1075k)
Black-collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis, german: Fischbussard, french: Buse à tête blanche). (1077k)
White-tailed Hawk (Geranoaetus albicaudatus, german: Weißschwanzbussard, french: Buse à queue blanche). (365k)
Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga, german: Schwarzbussard, french: Buse urubu). (997k)
Gray Hawk (Buteo plagiatus, german: Graubussard, french: Buse grise). (1226k)
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus, german: Fischadler, french: Balbuzard pêcheur). (937k)
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