Vacation in the Yucatan peninsula.

Home of toucans, motmots, pelicans, sanderlings and much more. We did three birding tours - on the grounds of Villa Ecotucan with Jacqueline, who runs most things there (and we did a nature walk as well where we saw coatis, a snake and many trees but also birds);a flamingo and waterbird tour and a shorebird tour with Erik Ramos near Rio Lagartos. It's said that the Yucatan peninsula is home to 555 bird species, so we just scratched the surface, but it was great fun to see the many colorful birds and hear so much unfamiliar song and calls.
Our bird guides mentioned a number of birds I'm not certain I saw, or maybe misidentified. I should review my photos again. A total of 93 species is included, 93 of them have been observed.
Birds in Yucatan peninsula. - 26 March 2023 - 27 March 2023 - 28 March 2023 - 29 March 2023 - 30 March 2023 - 31 March 2023 - 01 April 2023 - 02 April 2023 - 03 April 2023 - 04 April 2023 - 05 April 2023 - 06 April 2023 - 07 April 2023 - 08 April 2023 - 11 April 2023 - 12 April 2023 - 13 April 2023 - 14 April 2023 - 15 April 2023 - 16 April 2023 - 17 April 2023 - 19 April 2023 - 20 April 2023 - 21 April 2023 - Birds in Yucatan peninsula. - 02 April 2023

Birds in Yucatan peninsula.:

2023-03-25 - 2023-04-22 in Yucatan

26 March 2023:

Yucatan


Our 4-week trip to Yucatan peninsula. 2023-03-26 00:00:00 Yucatan

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)


This brown pelican is not shy of people. 2023-03-26 13:40:24 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Brown pelican at Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-26 13:42:44 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Magnificent frigatebird / Prachtfregattvogel (Fregata magnificens)


Magnificent frigatebirds in Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-26 13:47:02 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Great-tailed grackle / Dohlengrackel (Quiscalus mexicanus)


A great tailed grackle nesting next to our hotel. 2023-03-26 13:55:14 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
Exposure 0.001
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Tropical mockingbird (Mimus gilvus)


Tropical mockingbird in Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-26 16:27:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
Exposure 0.001
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Laughing gull / Aztekenmöwe (Leucophaeus atricilla)

Alternate classification: Larus atricilla

Someone enjoys feeding laughing gulls at Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-26 17:05:02 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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27 March 2023:

Yucatan

Sanderling / Sanderling (Calidris alba)


First sanderling maybe seen in Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 10:24:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola)


Possibly a bananaquit at the botanical garden, Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 11:43:00 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/800
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Black-and-white warbler / Kletterwaldsänger (Mniotilta varia)

Alternate classification: Motacilla varia

Black and white warbler at botanical garden, Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 11:48:16 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
Exposure 0.006
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Prothonotary warbler / Zitronenwaldsänger (Protonotaria citrea)


Suggest a prothonotary warbler, at botanical garden, Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 11:50:22 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1800
Exposure 1/500
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Social flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)


Suggests social flycatcher at botanical garden, Puerto Morelos 2. 2023-03-27 11:50:34 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Iguana at botanical garden, Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 12:07:22 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 450
Exposure 0.001


Traditional Maya house built for display at botanical garden, Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 12:35:58 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.001

Turkey vulture / Truthahngeier (Cathartes aura)

Also known as: Turkey buzzard

Turkey vulture at botanical garden, Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 14:29:20 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)


Brown pelican takes a dive at Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 17:39:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Brown pelican hits the water at Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 17:39:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Great egret / Silberreiher (Ardea alba)

Alternate classification: Casmerodius albus, Egretta alba, Egretta albus

Great egret says but check re Eriks tip that great blues have a similar morph. 2023-03-27 18:13:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)


Brown pelicans and a great egret hang together. 2023-03-27 18:19:02 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Barn swallow / Rauchschwalbe (Hirundo rustica)


Probably a barn swallow at Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-27 18:25:38 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/500
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28 March 2023:

Yucatan

Ruddy turnstone / Steinwälzer (Arenaria interpres)

Alternate classification: Tringa interpres
Also known as: Turnstone

Ruddy turnstones on the march at Puerto Morelo. 2023-03-28 08:42:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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29 March 2023:

Yucatan

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)


Brown pelican formation in Puerto Morelos. 2023-03-29 09:12:48 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 200
Exposure 0.001
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Tropical mockingbird (Mimus gilvus)


Action by the tropical mockingbirds at Tulum Maya site. 2023-03-29 09:34:40 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1250
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Plain chachalaca / Braunflügelguan (Ortalis vetula)


Plain chachalaca at Tulum Maya site. 2023-03-29 09:40:14 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Plain chachalaca in flight at Tulum Maya site. 2023-03-29 09:40:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Yucatan jay (Cyanocorax yucatanicus)


Yucatan jay at Casa San Diego in Tulum. 2023-03-29 16:38:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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Great kiskadee / Schwefelmaskentyrann (Pitangus sulphuratus)


Great kiskadee with white head and black eyestripe at Casa San Diego, Tulum. 2023-03-29 16:39:38 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi)

Alternate classification: Turdus grayii
Also known as: Yigirro, Clay-colored thrush

The musical clay colored thrush. 2023-03-29 16:41:28 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Social flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)


Social flycatcher enjoys the pool at Casa San Diego, Tulum. 2023-03-29 16:44:02 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Great-tailed grackle / Dohlengrackel (Quiscalus mexicanus)


Great tailed grackle drinking at Casa San Diego, Tulum. 2023-03-29 17:07:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.002
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Eurasian collared dove / Türkentaube (Streptopelia decaocto)


Eurasian collared dove, says. 2023-03-29 17:56:44 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 900
Exposure 0.002
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30 March 2023:

Yucatan

Couch's kingbird (Tyrannus couchii)


Couch's kingbird at Casa San Diego, Tulum. 2023-03-30 10:20:24 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/2000
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Collared aracari / Halsbandarassari (Pteroglossus torquatus)


Collared aracari, Casa San Diego, Tulum. 2023-03-30 10:30:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Barn swallow / Rauchschwalbe (Hirundo rustica)


Says barn swallow over the lagoon at Bacalar. 2023-03-30 16:55:16 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi)

Alternate classification: Turdus grayii
Also known as: Yigirro, Clay-colored thrush

Clay colored thrush, Eco Yucatan, Bacalar. 2023-03-30 17:29:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1250
Exposure 0.002
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Black-and-white warbler / Kletterwaldsänger (Mniotilta varia)

Alternate classification: Motacilla varia

Black and white warbler, Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-03-30 17:30:48 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
Exposure 0.001
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31 March 2023:

Yucatan

Yellow-green vireo (Vireo flavoviridis)


Says yellow-green vireo, one of the many yellow birds, Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 07:37:58 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/1000
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Collared aracari / Halsbandarassari (Pteroglossus torquatus)


Collared aracari, Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 07:44:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.001
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Clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi)

Alternate classification: Turdus grayii
Also known as: Yigirro, Clay-colored thrush

Clay colored thrush says , at Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 07:45:58 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1250
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Black-headed trogon (Trogon melanocephalus)


Black-headed trogon, Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 07:48:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 560
Exposure 1/1000
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Brown jay (Psilorhinus morio)

Alternate classification: Cyanocorax morio Wagler, 1829

Brown jay at Ecotucan, Bacalar - the white belly confuses me as to the name but hey. 2023-03-31 07:52:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 640
Exposure 0.001
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Couch's kingbird (Tyrannus couchii)


Couch's kingbird, Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 07:52:46 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 640
Exposure 1/1000
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Clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi)

Alternate classification: Turdus grayii
Also known as: Yigirro, Clay-colored thrush

Clay colored thrush, Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 07:53:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/640
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Great kiskadee / Schwefelmaskentyrann (Pitangus sulphuratus)


Great kiskadee with the white head, black eye stripe, Ecotucan. 2023-03-31 07:55:46 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 2500
Exposure 1/500
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Boat-billed flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua)


Boat billed flycatcher has a much bigger beak than other yellow birds, photo at Ecotucan. 2023-03-31 08:05:34 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Masked tityra (Tityra semifasciata)


Masked tityra. 2023-03-31 08:30:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.002
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Yucatan woodpecker / Yucatánspecht (Melanerpes pygmaeus)


Yucatan woodpecker has a red belly and a much bigger red area on the head than the yellow fronted. 2023-03-31 08:32:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/640
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Altamira oriole (Icterus gularis)


Altamira oriole, Ecotucan. 2023-03-31 09:54:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
Exposure 0.001
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Rose-throated becard (Pachyramphus aglaiae)


Xx Rose throated becard. 2023-03-31 09:59:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Altamira oriole (Icterus gularis)


Altamira oriole, Ecotucan. 2023-03-31 10:02:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Rose-throated becard (Pachyramphus aglaiae)


Rose-throated becard. 2023-03-31 10:02:22 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
Exposure 0.001
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Masked tityra (Tityra semifasciata)


Masked tityra - nice look at the tail. 2023-03-31 10:04:40 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Great egret / Silberreiher (Ardea alba)

Alternate classification: Casmerodius albus, Egretta alba, Egretta albus

Possibly great egret, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 11:14:46 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 560
Exposure 1/1000
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Gray-breasted martin (Progne chalybea)


Possibly gray-breasted martin at Bacalar, also suggests brown chested martin. 2023-03-31 11:24:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Yucatan woodpecker / Yucatánspecht (Melanerpes pygmaeus)


Yucatan woodpecker has the red at the back of the head. 2023-03-31 11:29:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Turkey vulture / Truthahngeier (Cathartes aura)

Also known as: Turkey buzzard

Turkey vulture, Ecotucan. 2023-03-31 11:38:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 250
Exposure 0.001
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Tropical kingbird / Trauertyrann (Tyrannus melancholicus)


Tropical kingbirds have gray, not black, a white chin and a blackish eye stripe. 2023-03-31 11:39:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 250
Exposure 0.001
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Olive-throated parakeet (Eupsittula nana)

Alternate classification: Aratinga nana

Olive throated parakeet, Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 12:04:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1250
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Pied-billed grebe / Bindentaucher (Podilymbus podiceps)


Pied-billed grebe, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 13:17:14 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Great blue heron / Kanadareiher (Ardea herodias)


Great blue heron, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 14:02:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
Exposure 0.001
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Brown jay (Psilorhinus morio)

Alternate classification: Cyanocorax morio Wagler, 1829

Brown jay shows fruit acrobatics in Bacalar. 2023-03-31 16:24:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1000
Exposure 1/500
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Plain chachalaca / Braunflügelguan (Ortalis vetula)


Plain chachalaca, Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-03-31 16:26:24 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.001
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Yucatan jay (Cyanocorax yucatanicus)


Yucatan jay has tail feathers similar to trogon. 2023-03-31 16:38:02 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1100
Exposure 1/500
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Yucatan woodpecker / Yucatánspecht (Melanerpes pygmaeus)


Either a yucatan woodpecker, but they have gold at the beak, or a golden-fronted woodpecker, Velasquez's subspecies which has more red on the head, Ecotucan. 2023-03-31 16:38:34 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/640
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Black-headed trogon (Trogon melanocephalus)


Black headed trogon, Ecotucan. 2023-03-31 16:39:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
Exposure 0.001
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Yucatan jay (Cyanocorax yucatanicus)


Yucatan jay, Ecotucan. 2023-03-31 16:39:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 450
Exposure 0.001
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01 April 2023:

Yucatan

Collared aracari / Halsbandarassari (Pteroglossus torquatus)


Collared aracari, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 06:44:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
Exposure 0.004
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Boat-billed flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua)


Boat billed flycatcher. 2023-04-01 06:54:38 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1250
Exposure 0.002
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Black-headed trogon (Trogon melanocephalus)


Black headed trogon. 2023-04-01 06:59:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1600
Exposure 0.002
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Rose-throated becard (Pachyramphus aglaiae)


Rose throated becard in flight, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 07:08:18 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 720
Exposure 0.001
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Masked tityra (Tityra semifasciata)


Masked tityra, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 07:10:20 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 640
Exposure 0.001
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Summer tanager (Piranga rubra)


Says Summer tanager, which I find unlikely. 2023-04-01 07:17:00 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 720
Exposure 1/1000
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Baltimore oriole / Baltimoretrupial (Icterus galbula)

Also known as: Northern oriole

Says Baltimore oriole, and Jacqueline also saw one, though I was doubtful. 2023-04-01 07:21:00 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
Exposure 0.001
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Altamira oriole (Icterus gularis)


Altamira oriole, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 07:29:46 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
Exposure 0.001
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Altamira oriole, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 07:29:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 450
Exposure 0.001

Yellow-throated euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)


Says yellow-throated euphonia, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 07:58:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Summer tanager (Piranga rubra)


Now that's a summer tanager, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 08:16:06 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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Couch's kingbird (Tyrannus couchii)


Couch's kingbird. 2023-04-01 08:29:46 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/2000
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Turkey vulture / Truthahngeier (Cathartes aura)

Also known as: Turkey buzzard

Turkey vulture, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 08:36:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Black-headed saltator (Saltator atriceps)


Black-headed saltator, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 08:37:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.001
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Squirrel at Ecotucan - it's not always birds! 2023-04-01 08:43:46 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Gray-breasted martin (Progne chalybea)


Says gray-breasted martin, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 08:59:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 250
Exposure 0.001
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Turkey vulture / Truthahngeier (Cathartes aura)

Also known as: Turkey buzzard

Turkey vulture, Ecotucan, the red head is nicely visible. 2023-04-01 09:00:08 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 280
Exposure 0.001
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Black-headed trogon (Trogon melanocephalus)


Troupe of black headed trogons. 2023-04-01 09:15:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Blue-gray tanager / Blautangare (Thraupis episcopus)

Alternate classification: Tangara episcopus

Says blue-gray tanager. 2023-04-01 09:16:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1000
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Yellow-throated euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)


Two yellow-throated euphonia, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 09:22:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 560
Exposure 0.001
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Black-headed trogon (Trogon melanocephalus)


Black headed trogon is black and blue on the back, not yellow like the belly. 2023-04-01 09:25:00 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1250
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Yellow-faced grassquit (Tiaris olivaceus)

Alternate classification: Tiaris olivacea

Says yellow-faced grassquit. 2023-04-01 09:25:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Black-headed trogon (Trogon melanocephalus)


Black headed trogon pair shows the color contrast nicely, Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-04-01 09:25:42 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/640
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Sulphur-bellied flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris)


Sulphur-bellied flycatcher, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 09:30:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 280
Exposure 1/2000
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Clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi)

Alternate classification: Turdus grayii
Also known as: Yigirro, Clay-colored thrush

Clay-colored thrush, Ecotucan. 2023-04-01 09:37:18 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 2800
Exposure 1/500
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Purple martin / Purpurschwalbe (Progne subis)


Could be a wild guess - says purple martin - it says identification features are (in part) best left unidentified. 2023-04-01 14:20:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
Exposure 0.001
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02 April 2023:

Yucatan

Great-tailed grackle / Dohlengrackel (Quiscalus mexicanus)

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Summer tanager (Piranga rubra)


Summer tanager has a mouthful, Ecotucan. 2023-04-02 06:49:00 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
Exposure 1/320
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Collared aracari / Halsbandarassari (Pteroglossus torquatus)


Collared aracari, Ecotucan. 2023-04-02 07:13:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.002
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Bienvenidos a Ecotucan! 2023-04-02 07:34:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 2500
Exposure 0.002

Brown jay (Psilorhinus morio)

Alternate classification: Cyanocorax morio Wagler, 1829

Brown jay at Ecotucan. 2023-04-02 07:50:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1250
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Perfectly camoflouged butterfly at Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-04-02 09:05:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1800
Exposure 0.002


Little snake at Ecotucan, Bacalar. 2023-04-02 09:13:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Smoky-brown woodpecker / Rußspecht (Dryobates fumigatus)

Alternate classification: Leuconotopicus fumigatus, Veniliornis fumigatus

Smoky brown woodpecker, nature walk in the woods with Jacqueline at Ecotucan. 2023-04-02 11:16:18 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
Exposure 1/400
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Yellow-billed cacique (Amblycercus holosericeus)

Alternate classification: Sturnus holosericeus

Says yellow-billed cacique and notes pale ivory-yellow bill and staring yellow eyes. 2023-04-02 11:17:28 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
Exposure 0.003
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Please don't feed the jaguars. 2023-04-02 11:41:22 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.002

Black-headed saltator (Saltator atriceps)


Black-headed saltator, Ecotucan. 2023-04-02 11:57:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/500
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03 April 2023:

Yucatan

Common yellowthroat / Weiden-Gelbkehlchen (Geothlypis trichas)

Alternate classification: Geothlypis trichas (Linnaeus, 1766)

Suggests common yellowthroat - Kohunlich. 2023-04-03 10:51:28 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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American redstart / Schnäpperwaldsänger (Setophaga ruticilla)


Possibly a female American redstart at Maya site Becan. 2023-04-03 12:11:18 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Turkey vulture / Truthahngeier (Cathartes aura)

Also known as: Turkey buzzard

Turkey vulture circling at Maya site Becan. 2023-04-03 13:23:00 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Pale-vented pigeon / Rotrückentaube (Patagioenas cayennensis)


Says pale-vented pigeon. 2023-04-03 16:37:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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Zetzo bat cave near Ixpujil. 2023-04-03 17:52:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
Exposure 0.002

Collared forest-falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus)


Collared forest falcon awaits dinner at Zetzo bat cave near Ixpujil. 2023-04-03 18:00:06 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
Exposure 0.004
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Hundreds of bats at bat cave near Ixpujil. 2023-04-03 18:18:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
Exposure 0.002

04 April 2023:

Yucatan

Red-billed pigeon / Rotschnabeltaube (Patagioenas flavirostris)

Alternate classification: Columba flavirostris

Says red-billed pigeon but I'm not convinced, reference pictures are not so light-colored. 2023-04-04 07:18:48 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Tapir in a pond near Calakmul May site. 2023-04-04 09:18:48 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001


Gray fox trots through Calakmul Maya site. 2023-04-04 13:10:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Black-and-white warbler / Kletterwaldsänger (Mniotilta varia)

Alternate classification: Motacilla varia

Black and white warbler at Calakmul. 2023-04-04 14:10:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1000
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05 April 2023:

Yucatan

Altamira oriole (Icterus gularis)


Altamira oriole in front of tower at Maya site Ixpujil. 2023-04-05 09:53:08 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Altamira oriole. 2023-04-05 09:58:42 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001


Altamira oriole. 2023-04-05 09:58:48 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Bat falcon (Falco rufigularis)


Bat falcon at Ixpujil. 2023-04-05 10:01:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 280
Exposure 0.001
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Bat falcon at Ixpujil. 2023-04-05 10:09:34 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001


Bat falcon may have nest in Maya temple at Ixpujil. 2023-04-05 10:10:16 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

06 April 2023:

Yucatan

Tropical mockingbird (Mimus gilvus)


Tropical mockingbird in Campeche. 2023-04-06 16:46:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Couch's kingbird (Tyrannus couchii)


Couch's kingbird is a city bird in Campeche. 2023-04-06 16:49:18 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Least sandpiper / Wiesenstrandläufer (Calidris minutilla)


Least sandpiper has wandered off the sea into the city in Campeche. 2023-04-06 16:53:02 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Laughing gull / Aztekenmöwe (Leucophaeus atricilla)

Alternate classification: Larus atricilla

Immature laughing gull in Campeche, maybe after second winter. 2023-04-06 16:57:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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Double-crested cormorant (alternate) (Phalacrocorax auritus)

Also known as: Double-crested cormorant

Double-crested cormorants hang out on the lightpost in Campeche. 2023-04-06 16:59:40 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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07 April 2023:

Yucatan

Motmot zwischen Campeche und Merida? 2023-04-07 14:13:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Blue-crowned motmot / Amazonasmotmot (Momotus momota)

Also known as: Amazonian motmot

Turquoise-crowned motmot in Uxmal. 2023-04-07 15:28:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1250
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Motmot pair. 2023-04-07 15:33:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Brown-crested flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus)


Fluffy-headed brown-crested flycatcher at Uxmal. 2023-04-07 15:41:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Hooded oriole (Icterus cucullatus)


Another yellow bird, probably a hooded oriole at Uxmal. 2023-04-07 15:44:14 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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Blue-gray gnatcatcher / Blaumückenfänger (Polioptila caerulea)


Blue-gray gnatcatcher at Uxmal. 2023-04-07 15:47:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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White-winged dove / Weißflügeltaube (Zenaida asiatica)


White-winged doves at Uxmal Maya site. 2023-04-07 15:48:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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08 April 2023:

Yucatan

Great-tailed grackle / Dohlengrackel (Quiscalus mexicanus)


Great tailed grackle bathes at hotel Fray Diego in Merida. 2023-04-08 11:05:38 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 640
Exposure 0.001
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11 April 2023:

Yucatan

Cave swallow (Petrochelidon fulva)


Cave swallows at Izamal, from the name an unlikely city dweller but others also identify them as such. 2023-04-11 18:23:06 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
Exposure 0.04
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12 April 2023:

Yucatan

Yucatan woodpecker / Yucatánspecht (Melanerpes pygmaeus)


Yucatan woodpecker in Izamal, Hotel Santo Domingo. 2023-04-12 07:01:22 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Great-tailed grackle / Dohlengrackel (Quiscalus mexicanus)


Great-tailed grackle conflict in Izamal. 2023-04-12 07:10:20 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/500
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Clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi)

Alternate classification: Turdus grayii
Also known as: Yigirro, Clay-colored thrush

Clay-colored thrush in garden at Hotel Santo Domingo in Izamal. 2023-04-12 07:13:28 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 2000
Exposure 0.002
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Rufous-browed peppershrike / Rostbrauenvireo (Cyclarhis gujanensis)


Rufous-browed peppershrike in garden at Izamal. 2023-04-12 07:19:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 450
Exposure 1/1000
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Black-headed saltator (Saltator atriceps)


Black-headed saltator at Hotel Santo Domingo, Izamal. 2023-04-12 07:26:42 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1250
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Altamira oriole (Icterus gularis)


Altamira oriole at Hotel Santo Domingo, Izamal. 2023-04-12 07:30:38 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Yucatan woodpecker / Yucatánspecht (Melanerpes pygmaeus)


Action by the Yucatan woodpeckers in Izamul. 2023-04-12 07:37:22 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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Cave swallow (Petrochelidon fulva)


Cave swallows nesting at Izamal's Convento de San Antonio. 2023-04-12 11:03:06 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1600
Exposure 0.002
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Cave swallows nesting at Izamal's Convento de San Antonio. 2023-04-12 11:12:06 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1800
Exposure 0.002

13 April 2023:

Yucatan

Chichen Itza. 2023-04-13 08:35:16 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Blue-crowned motmot / Amazonasmotmot (Momotus momota)

Also known as: Amazonian motmot

Turquoise-crowned motmot at Chichen Itza - every good Maya ruin has some great birds! 2023-04-13 10:26:16 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
Exposure 0.001
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Great kiskadee / Schwefelmaskentyrann (Pitangus sulphuratus)


Great kiskadee with yellow spot on head at Chichen Itza. 2023-04-13 11:56:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 720
Exposure 0.001
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Bronzed cowbird (Molothrus aeneus)


The red-eyed bronzed cowbird at Chichen Itza. 2023-04-13 11:57:06 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 720
Exposure 1/1000
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White-fronted parrot / Weißstirnamazone (Amazona albifrons)

Alternate classification: Psittacus albifrons

White-fronted parrot at hotel Villas Arqueologicas Chichen Itza. 2023-04-13 17:40:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1100
Exposure 0.002
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14 April 2023:

Yucatan

Blue-crowned motmot / Amazonasmotmot (Momotus momota)

Also known as: Amazonian motmot

Turquoise-crowned motmot in cenote, a natural swimming pool. 2023-04-14 12:53:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1100
Exposure 0.002
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A colorful nest at cenote xxx. 2023-04-14 12:56:20 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.001

Bat falcon (Falco rufigularis)


Bat falcon at cenote xxx. 2023-04-14 13:03:34 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 2000
Exposure 0.002
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Bat falcon at cenote xxx. 2023-04-14 13:07:42 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1600
Exposure 0.002


Bat falcons at cenote xxx. 2023-04-14 13:12:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600

Black vulture / Rabengeier (Coragyps atratus)

Alternate classification: Aegypius monachus

Black vulture at cenote xxx. 2023-04-14 13:13:48 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Black vulture at cenote xxx. 2023-04-14 13:13:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001

Mexican sheartail / Rosenkehl-Sternkolibri (Doricha eliza)


Mexican sheartail female in Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-14 16:14:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 2000
Exposure 0.002
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Mangrove swallow (Tachycineta albilinea)


Mangrove swallow in Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-14 17:29:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1000
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15 April 2023:

Yucatan

Great egret / Silberreiher (Ardea alba)

Alternate classification: Casmerodius albus, Egretta alba, Egretta albus

Great egret at Rio Lagartos - or is this the one Erik said I misidentified? 2023-04-15 08:22:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 320
Exposure 0.001
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Greater flamingo / Rosaflamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)

Alternate classification: Phoenicopterus ruber roseus
Also known as: Flamingo, Red flamingo

Flamingo tour with Erik Ramos. 2023-04-15 08:27:02 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 220
Exposure 0.001
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Snowy egret / Schmuckreiher (Egretta thula)


Suggests snowy egret, but not so sure. 2023-04-15 08:34:40 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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Boat-billed heron / Kahnschnabel (Cochlearius cochlearius)

Alternate classification: Cochlearius cochlearia

Suggests boat-billed heron, which is difficult to judge from this angle but looks plausible, birding tour near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 08:37:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1250
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Common black hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus)

Alternate classification: Falco anthracinus

Suggests common black hawk, flamingo tour near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 08:40:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/2000
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Western kingbird / Arkansaskönigstyrann (Tyrannus verticalis)


Suggests western kingbird, birding tour near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 08:41:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
Exposure 1/2000
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Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)


Group of brown pelicans, birding tour near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 08:44:40 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Magnificent frigatebird / Prachtfregattvogel (Fregata magnificens)


Magnificent frigatebird hopes to snatch a fish from a brown pelican. 2023-04-15 08:45:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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A magnificent frigatebird makes the catch of a free fish near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 08:46:42 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Double-crested cormorant (alternate) (Phalacrocorax auritus)

Also known as: Double-crested cormorant

Magic blue eyes of a double-crested cormorant (but I could be wrong) near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 08:47:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1000
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Birds are not the only highlight of a birding tour. 2023-04-15 08:54:42 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Roseate spoonbill / Rosalöffler (Platalea ajaja)

Alternate classification: Ajaia ajaja

Roseate spoonbills near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 08:56:42 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
Exposure 1/2000
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American anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)

Alternate classification: Plotus anhinga
Also known as: Anhinga

Wonderful patterns of an anhinga near RIo Lagartos. 2023-04-15 08:57:48 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Tricolored heron / Dreifarbenreiher (Egretta tricolor)


Likely an adult tricolored heron near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 09:07:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/2000
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Laughing gull / Aztekenmöwe (Leucophaeus atricilla)

Alternate classification: Larus atricilla

Our gang - laughing gull, double-crested cormorants, brown pelicans - at Las Coloradas, Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 09:11:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
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Salt works at Las Colorados, Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 09:25:38 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
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Double-crested cormorant (alternate) (Phalacrocorax auritus)

Also known as: Double-crested cormorant

A double-crested cormorant can walk on water at Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 09:27:58 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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American flamingo / Kubaflamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)

Also known as: Caribbean flamingo

Our first caribbean flamingos at Las Colorados - closeup. 2023-04-15 09:33:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 320
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Shortbilled dowitcher / Kleiner Schlammläufer (Limnodromus griseus)


You can see why it's called Las Colarados here - I believe Erik said short-billed dowitchers. 2023-04-15 09:33:38 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Red knot / Knutt (Calidris canutus)


Red knots, according to - underway to somewhere better at Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 09:34:08 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Royal tern (Thalasseus maximus)

Alternate classification: Sterna maxima

Leaving no tern unstoned at Las Coloradas - royal terns, I believe. 2023-04-15 09:34:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
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American flamingo / Kubaflamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)

Also known as: Caribbean flamingo

Caribbean flamingo parade at Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 09:35:42 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Royal tern (Thalasseus maximus)

Alternate classification: Sterna maxima

Comparative sizes - big royal terns, middle-sized short-billed dowitchers, a tiny sanderling. 2023-04-15 09:36:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Wind electricity near Las Colorados. 2023-04-15 09:55:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Tricolored heron / Dreifarbenreiher (Egretta tricolor)


Beautiful tricolored heron near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:04:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Reddish egret / Rötelreiher (Egretta rufescens)


Elegant reddish egret near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:05:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Ruddy turnstone / Steinwälzer (Arenaria interpres)

Alternate classification: Tringa interpres
Also known as: Turnstone

Ruddy turnstone near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:06:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Willet / Schlammtreter (Tringa semipalmata)

Alternate classification: Symphemia semipalmata

Willet near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:06:38 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 0.001
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Reddish egret / Rötelreiher (Egretta rufescens)


Hunting with use of the wings - a reddish egret near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:08:08 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/2000
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Red knot / Knutt (Calidris canutus)


A group near Las Coloradas - possibly a red knot, laughing gulls and sanderlings, brown pelicans and probably a double-crested cormorant. 2023-04-15 10:10:00 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/2000
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Black skimmer / Schwarzmantel-Scherenschnabel (Rynchops niger)


Black skimmers near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:11:18 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Mangrove forest near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:22:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Faro lighthouse at Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 10:44:28 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Mangrove swallow (Tachycineta albilinea)


Mangrove swallow at RIo Lagartos. 2023-04-15 10:53:46 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)


The brown pelican hangout at Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 11:05:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Mangrove swallow (Tachycineta albilinea)


Mangrove swallow enjoys our swimming pool at Hotel Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-15 15:32:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Smooth-billed ani / Glattschnabelani (Crotophaga ani)


Smooth-billed ani. 2023-04-16 06:25:20 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 0.001
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Blue-gray tanager / Blautangare (Thraupis episcopus)

Alternate classification: Tangara episcopus

Blue-gray tanager in Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-16 06:32:40 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/1600
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Least flycatcher / Gartentyrann (Empidonax minimus)


Least flycatcher on second outing near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-16 06:34:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
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Altamira oriole (Icterus gularis)


Altamira oriole on second bird tour with Erik. 2023-04-16 06:37:22 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Least flycatcher / Gartentyrann (Empidonax minimus)


Least flycatcher on second outing near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-16 06:39:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Blue-crowned motmot / Amazonasmotmot (Momotus momota)

Also known as: Amazonian motmot

Turquoise-crowned motmot on birding tour with Erik Ramos. 2023-04-16 06:45:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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White-winged dove / Weißflügeltaube (Zenaida asiatica)


White-winged dove near Rio Lagartos. 2023-04-16 06:46:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Least flycatcher / Gartentyrann (Empidonax minimus)


Well-hidden least flycatcher on tour with Erik. 2023-04-16 06:52:22 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1000
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Brown-crested flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus)


I love that hairdo - brown-crested flycatcher. 2023-04-16 07:11:36 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Altamira oriole (Icterus gularis)


Altamira oriole waits in line while the golden-fronted woodpecker feeds. 2023-04-16 07:14:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Brown-crested flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus)


Fancy do on another yellow bird - brown-crested flycatcher. 2023-04-16 07:15:16 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Great-tailed grackle / Dohlengrackel (Quiscalus mexicanus)


Great-tailed grackle eats fruit while much smaller hooded oriole waits its turn. 2023-04-16 07:15:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
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Yucatan woodpecker / Yucatánspecht (Melanerpes pygmaeus)


Action among the Yucatan woodpeckers, on tour with Erik. 2023-04-16 07:16:44 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Yellow-tailed oriole (Icterus mesomelas)


Says yellow-tailed oriole - are there really that many kinds of orioles in one place? 2023-04-16 07:17:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Anna and Erik in action. 2023-04-16 07:19:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Domestic goose. 2023-04-16 07:22:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Western kingbird / Arkansaskönigstyrann (Tyrannus verticalis)


Thinks western kingbird, whereas it mostly saw Couch's otherwise - not so sure if this is right. 2023-04-16 07:25:14 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 320
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White-winged dove / Weißflügeltaube (Zenaida asiatica)


Check out the blue eye rings on the White-winged dove again. 2023-04-16 07:52:34 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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The standard of living isn't high in this village. 2023-04-16 08:05:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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This goose looks occelated to me. 2023-04-16 08:06:20 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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Anna enjoys the flowers. 2023-04-16 08:18:44 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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Yellow-tailed oriole (Icterus mesomelas)


Yellow-tailed oriole. 2023-04-16 08:22:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Green heron / Grünreiher (Butorides virescens)

Alternate classification: Ardea virescens

Green heron. 2023-04-16 08:37:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Green heron. 2023-04-16 08:38:02 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Ruddy ground dove / Rosttäubchen (Columbina talpacoti)

Alternate classification: Columbigallina talpacoti

Ruddy ground doves by the cenote with Erik. 2023-04-16 08:38:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Now he's got his feathers up. 2023-04-16 08:39:44 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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A couple of doves at the cenote during our second birding trip with Erik. 2023-04-16 08:46:46 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Ferruginous pygmy-owl / Brasilzwergkauz (Glaucidium brasilianum)


Ferruginous pygmy owl - what a name! 2023-04-16 08:56:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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A kid and his dog during our birding trip. 2023-04-16 09:21:44 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Black vulture / Rabengeier (Coragyps atratus)

Alternate classification: Aegypius monachus

Closeup look at a pair of black vultures. 2023-04-16 09:29:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Blue-gray gnatcatcher / Blaumückenfänger (Polioptila caerulea)


Blue-gray gnatcatcher. 2023-04-16 09:34:24 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Blue-gray gnatcatcher in its nest. 2023-04-16 09:37:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Erik, his wife and Anna on our second birding tour. 2023-04-16 09:58:16 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Yellow-faced grassquit (Tiaris olivaceus)

Alternate classification: Tiaris olivacea

Yellow-faced grassquit on second outing with Erik. 2023-04-17 13:07:34 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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Black-headed saltator (Saltator atriceps)


Black-headed saltator. 2023-04-17 13:29:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 500
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Altamira oriole (Icterus gularis)


Altamira oriole. 2023-04-17 13:30:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
Exposure 1/2000
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Bronzed cowbird (Molothrus aeneus)


Is this a bronzed cowbird? 2023-04-17 13:35:24 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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Masked tityra (Tityra semifasciata)


Masked tityra with red eye ring on second outing with Erik. 2023-04-17 13:40:14 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 640
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19 April 2023:

Yucatan

Monkeys at Ek Balam. 2023-04-19 11:39:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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Keel-billed toucan / Fischertukan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)


Two keel billed toucans. 2023-04-19 11:40:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 2000
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20 April 2023:

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Orange-crowned warbler (Leiothlypis celata)

Alternate classification: Vermivora celata

Suggests orange-crowned warbler, which has many different color variations. 2023-04-20 11:26:48 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
Exposure 1/800
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Laughing gull / Aztekenmöwe (Leucophaeus atricilla)

Alternate classification: Larus atricilla

Laughing gull. 2023-04-20 12:44:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 360
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Willet / Schlammtreter (Tringa semipalmata)

Alternate classification: Symphemia semipalmata

A willet walks the shore at Holbox on our last full day there. 2023-04-20 12:47:20 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 320
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Mangrove swallow (Tachycineta albilinea)


Mangrove swallow once again at Holbox. 2023-04-20 12:51:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Sanderling / Sanderling (Calidris alba)


A sanderling parade on our last full day at Holbox. 2023-04-20 13:14:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Willet / Schlammtreter (Tringa semipalmata)

Alternate classification: Symphemia semipalmata

Willet am Strand in Holbox. 2023-04-20 13:29:06 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Great-tailed grackle / Dohlengrackel (Quiscalus mexicanus)


Great tailed grackles are almost seabirds at Holbox. 2023-04-20 16:20:20 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Semipalmated sandpiper / Sandstrandläufer (Calidris pusilla)

Alternate classification: Tringa pusilla

Dark-rimmed wings of these beautiful birds, probably semipalmated sandpiper, show up in flight. 2023-04-20 16:29:32 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Red-winged blackbird / Rotflügelstärling (Agelaius phoeniceus)

Alternate classification: Oriolus phoeniceus

Red-winged blackbirds were a surprise at the Blue Holbox pool. 2023-04-20 16:58:00 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Great egret / Silberreiher (Ardea alba)

Alternate classification: Casmerodius albus, Egretta alba, Egretta albus

Says great egret near sunset in Holbox. 2023-04-20 18:59:10 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1600
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I thought it was a great, Erik corrected me that it's the white morph of the great blue egret. 2023-04-21 06:30:02 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1250
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Northern cardinal / Rotkardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)


Northern cardinal in Holbox. 2023-04-21 06:40:12 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
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Osprey / Fischadler (Pandion haliaetus)

Also known as: Western osprey

Osprey with eyes wide open in Holbox. 2023-04-21 06:54:26 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 640
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Yellow warbler / Goldwaldsänger (Setophaga petechia)

Alternate classification: Setophaga aestiva, Dendroica petechia
Also known as: American yellow warbler

Yellow warbler, male of one of the mangrove subspecies. 2023-04-21 07:01:54 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 1100
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Yellow warbler, male of one of the mangrove subspecies, feeding off coconuts used just to sell the milk as a refreshing drink. 2023-04-21 07:08:16 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 2500
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Yellow warbler, male of one of the mangrove subspecies. 2023-04-21 07:08:56 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
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Possibly one of many subspecies of yellow warblers, through it looks different than the male mangrove warbler I saw shortly before. 2023-04-21 07:30:04 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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Brown-crested flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus)


Brown-crested flycatcher in Holbox by a morning walk. 2023-04-21 07:30:58 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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Cinnamon hummingbird / Zimtbauchamazilie (Amazilia rutila)

Alternate classification: Ornismya rutila

Cinnamon hummingbird on morning walk in Holbox. 2023-04-21 07:33:30 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 720
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Yellow warbler / Goldwaldsänger (Setophaga petechia)

Alternate classification: Setophaga aestiva, Dendroica petechia
Also known as: American yellow warbler

Yellow warbler, looks like the northern subspecies. 2023-04-21 07:37:06 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 560
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Tropical mockingbird (Mimus gilvus)


Tropical mockingbirds are not shy. 2023-04-21 09:48:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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White-winged dove / Weißflügeltaube (Zenaida asiatica)


White-winged dove - note the blue ring around the red eye. 2023-04-21 16:19:40 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Couch's kingbird (Tyrannus couchii)


Couch's kingbird on our last day at Blue Holbox. 2023-04-21 16:20:50 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Birds in Yucatan peninsula.:

2023-03-25 - 2023-04-22 in Yucatan

02 April 2023:

Yucatan

Great-tailed grackle / Dohlengrackel (Quiscalus mexicanus)

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