Beautiful Birds of Panama
Swainson’s toucan. Photo by Rhett A. Butler / mongabay.com
Panama has a total of 972 bird species, of which 20 are considered to be globally threatened. Since the 1940’s, Panama’s tree cover has been reduced by over 50% which is having an effect on the avifauna of the nation. Species in Panama range from Giant Harpy Eagles, Panama’s national bird, to small species of kingfishers, with many in between.
Harpy eagle, the world’s largest eagle. Photo by Rhett A. Butler / Mongabay.com
Unidentified bird in Panama. Photo by Rhett A. Butler.
