Top 10 Popular Raptors of Northern Belize
Elizabeth V. Scarlett, Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Justin R. Dalaba, Jorge E. Ruano, and Frank J. Mazzotti
More than 500 species of birds visit or live in Belize and because of its location, Northern Belize serves as an important stop-over point and attracts a large majority of migratory birds in addition to its year-round residents. This guide showcases the top 10 raptor species (predatory birds) that you are most likely to encounter while in Northern Belize.