Mexican Bird of the Month: Eared Quetzal

Mexican Bird of the Month: Eared Quetzal  Euptilotis neoxenus By Biól. Evelyn Martinez-Cuevas Septiembre 02, 2026 In the pine-oak forests of the Sierra Madre Occidental lives a bird that appears to wear tiny tufts beside its ears: the Eared Quetzal, Euptilotis neoxenus, the only representative of its genus. It belongs to the order Trogoniformes and […]

Mexican Bird of the Month: Spinus notatus

Mexican Bird of the Month: Black-headed SiskinSpinus notatus By Biól. Karen Muñoz Agosto 1, 2026 Every month offers us the opportunity to get to know a different species. In August, we venture into the montane pine-oak and cloud forests to discover a small bird that stands out for its vibrant colors: Spinus notatus, commonly known […]

Mexican Bird of the Month: Habia rubica

Mexican Bird of the Month: Red-crowned Ant-Tanager Habia rubica By Biól. Karen Muñoz Julio 1, 2026 What is that sound coming from the trees? Keep your ears open and observe carefully, as this month’s bird is usually easier to hear than to see. It is the Red-crowned Ant-tanager (Habia rubica), a shy species that typically […]

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cypseloides niger

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cypseloides niger By Biól. Adolfo Servin June 3, 2026 The bird of the month for June is a species as remarkable as it is elegant: the Black Swift (Cypseloides niger). This medium-sized bird is characterized by its almost entirely black or dark brown plumage. In flight, it can be easily […]

Mexican Bird of The Month: Varied Bunting

Mexican Bird of the Month: Varied Bunting Passerina versicolor By Biól. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos May 6, 2026 The bird of the month of May is a small yet colorful little buddy, the Varied Bunting. The buntingsare birds similar to sparrows but with incredible colors. The Varied Bunting has plumage featuring a diverse range of colors […]

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cynanthus latirostris

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cynanthus latirostris Mexican Bird of the Month:  Broad-billed Hummingbird Ananas bracteatus By Biól. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos  April 1, 2026 Small, fast, and full of color, the broad-billed hummingbird is one of those species that can easily go unnoticed—until the right light reveals its true beauty.  Measuring just 12 cm (4.7 inches) in […]

Mexican Bird of the Month: Tropical Parula

Mexican Bird of the Month: Tropical Parula Mexican Bird of the Month: Tropical Parula Setophaga pitiayumi  By Biól. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos March 5, 2026 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 it often moves […]

Bird of the month: Icterus cucullatus

Bird of the Month: Icterus cucullatus Bird of the month: Hooded Oriole Icterus cucullatus   By Biol. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos February 4, 2026 The Bird of the Month for February is the Lesser Black-backed Oriole, an elegant winter visitor to our botanical garden. It is also known as the Hooded Oriole and belongs to the passerine […]

Bird of the Month: Ara Militaris

Bird of the Month: Ara militaris Bird of the Month: Ara Militaris Ara militaris   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso January 7, 2026 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 Mexico. It is the sixth largest […]

Bird of the Month: Yellow-breasted Chat

Bird of the Month: Yellow-breasted Chat Bird of the Month: Yellow-breasted Chat Icteria virens   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso November 20, 2025 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 blackbirds, sparrows, and buntings. However, its unique behavior and […]