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
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
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
Archilochus colubris By: Nat. Eduardo Villegas This month, we are preparing to welcome hummingbirds, as they will soon begin migrating from different parts of South America to North America. This
By: Nat. Eduardo Villegas Selasphorus calliope Did you know that hummingbirds are among the only birds that can fly backwards? This is possible thanks to the great flexibility of their
By: Blanca Gabriela Chávez Garcia Sporophila torqueola Did you know that in the Vallarta Botanical Garden you can observe around 250 species of birds throughout the year? This is thanks