Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris)
Bird of the Month at Vallarta Botanical Garden Small, fast, and full of color, the broad-billed hummingbird is one of those species that can easily go unnoticed—until the right light
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Bird of the Month at Vallarta Botanical Garden Small, fast, and full of color, the broad-billed hummingbird is one of those species that can easily go unnoticed—until the right light
Setophaga pitiayumi Among the many bird species inhabiting the tropical forests of Mexico, the Tropical Parula (Setophaga pitiayumi) stands out for its small size, lively song, and striking coloration. Although
There are moments when nature stops being scenery and becomes an experience. On March 27–28, 2026, the Vallarta Botanical Garden will host one of the region’s most inspiring celebrations of
By: Biol. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos Common name: Lesser Black-backed OrioleEnglish name: Hooded Oriole The Bird of the Month for February is the Lesser Black-backed Oriole, an elegant winter visitor to
Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso Military Macaw Ara militaris IUCN: VU, NOM-059: P This new year, we bring you some facts about one of the most emblematic birds in our garden and in western
Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso For a long time, Icteria virens, known as the Yellow-breasted Chat, was considered part of the Parulidae family, along with tree warblers, orioles, New World
Momotus mexicanus By Nat. Eduardo Villegas The Russet-crowned Motmot (Momotus mexicanus) is a species of coraciiform bird belonging to the Momotidae family. The vast majority of its distribution is in
Melanerpes chrysogenys By Nat. Eduardo Villegas The Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) is a bird found exclusively in Mexico, along the western and southwestern coastal strip of the Pacific Ocean, and
Archilochus alexandri By: Biol. Jesús Ángel Barajas As we continue celebrating our migratory hummingbirds, the featured hummingbird of the month is the Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), which can be found
Por: Christopher Jacobs This month, we concluded the ornithological and botanical activities of the Birdwatchers Club, which comprises 5th and 6th-graders from the Benito Juárez Federal Rural Elementary School, located