birdwatching

  • Birding Guatemala: A Nature Enthusiast’s Guide

    Birding Guatemala: A Nature Enthusiast’s Guide

    Explore the diverse bird species and habitats of Guatemala, from Quetzals in the highlands to Seabirds on the Pacific Coast. Learn about conservation efforts and local experts.

  • Colombia and Guatemala birding

    Colombia and Guatemala birding

    Colombia and Guatemala Birding by L (Travel review from birdwatching day with Mrs. Patricia and Mr. Victor Restrepo, Yaxhá, February 22nd, 2013) I wrote a travel review about my experiences during the archaeology, nature, birding, and jungle tours at La Selva Maya. There is an essential condition in this review: this is not a…

  • Guatemala – Birds in The Mayan Art

    English Name:                 Pidgeon (Family Columbidae) Spanish Names:              Paloma, Tortolita Maya Names:                    K’uksuku’un (Itsaj), Kuy, Mukuy (K’iche’) In the Popol Vuh, the K’iche’ myth, the pidgeon Ixmucur is in charge of keeping watch to inform if the Hero Twins’ grandmother arrives while they are in the cornfield. Its task is to sing as…