Birding in Belize

A huge number of travelers visit Belize every year to get up and close with nature especially through birdwatching. The pristinerainforest properties in Belize offer vast range of untouched and unspoiled jungle with an abundance of over 560 species of birds, 80 percent which are classified as residents and 20 percent which are migrants from North America. Thus, the reason Belize has become a favorite birding spot amongst birders and nature lovers.


Our off grid living rentals in Belize bring you close to the fascinating world of birds in the 132-acre eco-community which is nestled in the foothills of the Maya Mountains in the Cayo District of Western Belize. Better in Belize has a vast range of untouched and unspoiled rainforests which provide the diverse habitats for birds.

In the mornings you can enjoy ceremonial chatter of several types of birdsfrom the doorway of your vacation house rental inBelize or whilst having breakfast on the deck of your cabin which is surrounded by trees and birds of course.Another option is waking up early and hiking the amazing nature trails or climbing to the top of the lookout and enjoy the ruckus of the rainforest.

Bird watching is really all about learning about these curious animals at the near end of the binoculars. There are many species of beautiful birds that can be viewed from your Belize rental for vacation amongst them our national bird which is the keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastossulfuratus) also known as the “bill bird”. Just to name a few that may delight your sharp eco traveler eye we have the blue crowned motmot, the Harpy Eagle, Jabiru Stork, King Vulture, the rare AgamiHeron, lots of hummingbirds that roam through the forestandhappy yellow-headed or smallgreen parrots.

If you have the birding urge or the tremendous yearning to be outside looking at hundreds of birds rise upand book a vacation rental in Belize or email us at candee.m.tremblay@gmail.com
Location: Belize

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