Author: Whitehawk Birding

  • Incubating Orange-breasted Falcon as host for a Vampire Bat

    Incubating Orange-breasted Falcon as host for a Vampire Bat

    Incubating birds are often times target for predation which could come from unexpected places. Sometimes even from potential prey items! The Orange-breasted Falcon (Falco deiroleucus) population is probably declining in Central America and researchers are trying to figure out why. In 2008,  while working as biologists for The Peregrine Fund, Angel, Yeray and Marta were able…

  • Zapata Wren during our last tour in Cuba

    Zapata Wren during our last tour in Cuba

    The Zapata Wren is the most restricted endemic in Cuba, only present in the Zapata Peninsula and certainly a must-see during any trip to Cuba. It is also the only member of its genus, Ferminia! Like most wrens, it hides out in the dense grasses of marshes, and is best detected by its loud song.…

  • Cuban Trogon – Cuba’s colorful national bird

    Cuban Trogon – Cuba’s colorful national bird

    Our first tour to Cuba is about to begin! Cuba is the largest and most biodiverse island in the Caribbean. Its national bird is the Cuban Trogon, one of the 26 endemic species that can be seen in Cuba, in addition to the many near endemic and regional endemics. It is one of only two…

  • Top 10 Reasons to Visit Cuba for Birders

    Top 10 Reasons to Visit Cuba for Birders

    Cuba is one of the most unique places in the Americas. It is the largest island in the Caribbean and has lots of natural habitat to support hundreds of species of birds including 28 endemics and 15 regional endemics. It also features a rich and thriving culture that seems to propel us back in time.…

  • Cuba Trip Report is now online!

    Cuba Trip Report is now online!

    In February we had a fantastic trip to the largest island in the Caribbean: Cuba. Here, we present you our last Cuba Trip Report. Birding in Cuba Cuba boasts a great variety of habitats, supporting hundreds of species, both terrestrial and aquatic, and over two dozen viable endemics, making it a very popular destination for…

  • VIDEO: Birding in Cuba with Whitehawk

    VIDEO: Birding in Cuba with Whitehawk

    We can’t seem to get enough of Cuba birding these days. Our tours in this vibrant country always amaze us in so many ways. Cuba is a destination for everyone – with stunning scenery, incredible bird life, endemics galore, cultural integrity and delicious food, to say the least. In Cuba, there seem to be surprises…

  • Birding Cuba: Community, Culture and Conservation

    Birding Cuba: Community, Culture and Conservation

    Cuba is one of our favorite destinations for a number of reasons. It boasts nearly 400 bird species (25 of which are endemic, according to the Clements Checklist). Its welcoming culture, good food, and year-round warm temperatures make it a delight to visit. We are offering our next tour to this tropical island in February…

  • Birds in Cuba

    Birds in Cuba

    Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Known for its colorful cityscape and delicious food, Cuba also offers great biodiversity. Approximately 371 species of birds reside in or migrate through Cuba every year. Deciduous forests, xeric landscapes, grasslands, rivers, high mountain peaks (the highest mountain is Pico Turquino, which reaches nearly 6,500 feet), marshes,…

  • Birding in a Volcano: El Valle de Anton

    Birding in a Volcano: El Valle de Anton

    El Valle de Anton, located in Panama’s western foothills, is a true birder’s paradise. Birding in El Valle is among the best in all of Central America. It is also one of the most unique places in the world. An ancient volcano once towered over the land and sea. More than 200,000 years ago, it…