Photo ABCs

Social Flycatcher

The Social Flycatcher is like a miniature Great Kiskadee, with a smaller bill and without the rufous on the wings and tail.

Here is one in Tepic's Ecological Park Tachi'í:

Squirrel Cuckoo

Don't you love the name Squirrel Cuckoo?

Though I have seen and photographed a number of these birds during my travels through Mexico, the closest I have been to one was while walking the streets of Xilitla, a town in the Sierra Huasteca, in the mountains south of San Luis Potosí.

Photographed in October, 2018.

Orchard Oriole

The ever-handsome Orchard Oriole breeds in the Eastern United States and northern Mexico, and winters in southern Mexico and Central America.

Here is one in San Blas, Nayarit, in March, 2018.

This one seems to have a growth of some kind on its forehead.

 

Bare-throated Tiger-Heron

The Bare-throated Tiger-Heron is found in tropical freshwater marshes in Mexico and Central America.

Here is one relaxing by the docks on La Tovara River in San Blas, Mexico, in March, 2018.

Northern Jacana

The Northern Jacana is found primarily in Mexico and Central America.

Its very long toes enable it to walk on lily pads or other floating vegetation, like it is doing here.

Photographed in San Blas in March, 2018.

Orange-fronted Parakeet

The Orange-fronted Parakeet is the most common parrot on the Pacific slope of Mexico and Central America.

This one was photographed near San Blas, Mexico, in March, 2018.

Laughing Falcon

What a great name. And this bird's song does sound like laughter.

Photographed near San Blas, Mexico, in March, 2018.

Golden-cheeked Woodpecker

The Golden-cheeked Woodpecker is only found in the tropical lowlands of western Mexico.

This female was photographed near San Blas, Nayarit, in March, 2018.

Common Black Hawk

A Common Black Hawk, photographed in San Blas, Mexico, in March 2018.

Snail Kite

A Snail Kite, photographed in San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico, in March of 2018.