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GUYANA–Simply Delicious Birding!

10,000 Birds

Whilst Guyana doesn’t boast the number of species of larger countries like Peru, Brazil and Colombia, one needs to consider the size difference between these countries. Whilst Colombia might have a bird-list slightly more than double that of Guyana’s, consider the fact that it is more than 5 times larger.

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Critically Endangered Birds in Costa Rica- How to See Them, How to Help Them

10,000 Birds

Threats to the Great Green Macaw include habitat destruction (especially any cutting of Dipteryx trees used by macaws for nesting and food) and capture for the pet bird trade. If you do find a Blue-vented Hummingbird with a blue crown, you might rediscover a lost, critically endangered species. Blue-vented Hummingbird.