Water Birds
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Aquatic birds living in freshwater or marine habitats, capable of floating, wading, swimming or diving. [NALT]
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Wading Birds of Northern Belize (trifold brochure)
Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Jorge E. Ruano, Justin R. Dalaba, Justin R. Dalaba, andFrank J. Mazzotti
Other Contacts: Eric Suarez andAaron I. Chimelis
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.
Nesting Island Creation for Wading Birds
C. Leann White, Peter C. Frederick, Martin B. Main, and James A. Rodgers, Jr.
This document is CIR1473, one of a series of the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date May 2005. Revised September 2008.
Wading Birds of Northern Belize
Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Jorge E. Ruano, Justin R. Dalaba, Justin R. Dalaba, andFrank J. Mazzotti
Other Contacts: Eric Suarez andAaron I. Chimelis
Why Shouldn't We Feed Water Birds?
Mark Hostetler, Martin B. Main, andMaena Voigt
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems
A Beginner's Guide to Water Management—Common Aquatic Birds Using Florida Lakes
Mark Hoyer andMark V. Hoyer
Other Contacts: Elizabeth Moreau
A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Environmental Literacy and Sustainability