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Birding in Honduras, Part I: Highlands

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One of these islands may have been the present day Northern Central American Highlands which includes Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and parts of extreme southern Mexico (Chiapas). Acorn Woodpecker , Northern Flicker , Greater Pewee , Grace’s Warbler , and White-eared Hummingbird all commonly occur here.

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What is the National Bird of Nicaragua?

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El Salvador also so honors Eumomota superciliosa but there the bird goes by the moniker Torogoz. .&# As the national bird the Turquoise-browed Motmot is even on Nicaraguan currency, with its visage appearing on the 200-córdoba note. Now that is cash that a birder would not want to spend! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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