Wading Birds of Northern Belize

Release Date: 4/26/2020

Reviewed At: 9/9/2026

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-uw469-2020

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Abstract

Belize is home to over 605 bird species. At least 20 percent are migrants, choosing to overwinter in the lush tropics and contributing to incredible avifaunal diversity. In northern Belize, migrants are seen earlier than in other parts of the country, making this area a true birder's paradise. Along the New River and associated marshes, a multitude of birds can be seen. Here we present some of the most common and some of the rarest long-legged wading bird species you may encounter along the way.

About this Publication

This document is WEC424, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Original publication date April 2020. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Dalaba, J., Briggs-Gonzalez, V. S., Ruano, J. E., & Mazzotti, F. J. (2020). Wading Birds of Northern Belize. EDIS, 2020(2), 4. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw469-2020

Authors

Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez

Contact

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University of Florida

senior research wildlife ecologist, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, and director Lamanai Field Research Center, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Jorge Ruano

Justin Dalaba

former science writer and outreach coordinator, UF/IFAS Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center