<< return to “Wild Journal” Crested Guan Scientific Name: Penelope purpurascens Very large, long-tailed game bird of tropical and subtropical forest. Often seen high in trees or flying through the forest canopy; usually not seen in areas near people...
<< return to “Wild Journal” Emerald Tanager Scientific Name: Tangara florida Well-named tanager, mostly emerald-green with trapezoidal black cheek patch, back streaking and wing markings. Small and active, usually found in pairs following mixed...
<< return to “Wild Journal” Black-striped Sparrow Scientific Name: Arremonops conirostris Chunky sparrow with gray body, green back, and black stripes on head. Told apart from other sparrows and brush-finches by head pattern. Sexes alike. Found...
<< return to “Wild Journal” Gartered Violaceous Trogon Scientific Name: Trogon caligatus Relatively small and compact yellow-bellied trogon of tropical lowland forest, mainly in humid areas. Perches at mid to upper levels, often high in canopy. Male...
<< return to “Wild Journal” Broad-winged Hawk Scientific Name: Buteo platypterus Rather small, compact hawk; about the size of Red-shouldered Hawk, smaller than Red-tailed Hawk. Adults are solid brown above, barred reddish-brown below with bold...
<< return to “Wild Journal” Gray-headed Chachalaca Scientific Name: Ortalis cinereiceps Large chickenlike bird with long neck and tail. Overall brown with grayer head; note rufous wing feathers. Usually seen in small flocks crashing clumsily through...
