Tag: birding tours Panama

  • Size of Harpy Eagle and Natural History of a Top Predator in the Rainforest

    Size of Harpy Eagle and Natural History of a Top Predator in the Rainforest

    The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is considered to be the most powerful eagle in the world. Its thick tarsi (legs), strong toes, and sharp talons make this species a formidable predator. Historically found in rainforest habitats from southern Mexico to northern Argentina, the Harpy Eagle feeds on a number of different prey items. It prefers…

  • Playa Muerto: Harpy Eagles and Community Development in Darien

    Playa Muerto: Harpy Eagles and Community Development in Darien

    Darien, Panama, is considered one of the most biodiverse places in the world. It is home to lush tropical forests, Harpy Eagles, jaguars, and a host of other incredible plants and animals. A trip there is a true “off the beaten path” experience. While it does hold some challenges, the rewards for taking a trip…

  • Finding a Harpy Eagle: An Adventurous Excursion

    Finding a Harpy Eagle: An Adventurous Excursion

    Harpy Eagles live in the mature lowland rainforests of Central and South America. They prefer large areas of expansive, intact forest, especially when it comes to nesting. Despite having a huge wingspan of 2 meters, Harpy Eagles do not soar above the forest canopy; they are truly a bird of deep forest. They can stay…

  • Hornbills & Toucans: A Tale of Convergent Evolution

    Hornbills & Toucans: A Tale of Convergent Evolution

    Hornbills and toucans are excellent examples of convergent evolution. Imagine yourself standing in a rainforest in Malaysia. The gigantic, towering trees overhead close the canopy providing you some appreciated shade from the strong tropical sun. Abundant vines and lianas drape over the large branches and circle tree trunks. Mosses, lichens, epiphytes and other plants blanket…

  • Birding the Panama Canal

    Birding the Panama Canal

    Birding around the Panama Canal is some of the best Panama has to offer. Time spent here offers the chance for an incredible wildlife experience. It also affords one the opportunity to explore the fascinating history that helped shape Panama’s future, its policies about conservation, and, in part, its culture. A Brief History of the…