MARICAO - If your goal is to see two of our most sought-after birds by bird watchers, this is the place to visit. The site is habitat for the Puerto Rican subspecies of Sharp-shinned Hawk, is smaller and darker than other races and is on the federal list of endangered species and the Elfin-woods Warbler. The scenic views of the place makes it special. Among the endemic birds that are possible are: Elfin-woods Warbler - Dendroica angelae Puerto Rican Tanager - Nesospingus speculiferus Puerto Rican Emerald - Chlorostilbon maugaeus Puerto Rican Vireo - Vireo latimeri Puerto Rican Toddy - Todus mexicanus Puerto Rican Woodpecker - Melanerpes portoricensis Puerto Rican Flycatcher - Myiarchus antillarum Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo - Coccyzus vieilloti Puerto Rican Spindalis - Spindalis portoricensis Puerto Rican Bullfinch - Loxigilla portoricensis Green Mango - Anthracothorax viridis Among the birds that might catch your interest are: Antillean Euphonia - Euphonia musica* Sharp-shinned Hawk - Accipiter striatus venator * Lesser Antillean Pewee - Contopus latirostris * Loggerhead Kingbird - Tyrannus caudifasciatus * * Puerto Rican subspecies |  |
Gabriel Lugo Birding Tour Guide Join me in the search for our beautiful birds, here in Puerto Rico! |
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