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Hummingbirds of Panama
 Map showing the location of Panama in Central America |
Many travelers to Panama enjoy hiking, surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, exploring historical sites, wildlife adventures, and ... hummingbirds!
About Panama
The country of Panama is located on the Isthmus of Panama, the narrow land bridge connecting North America and South America. Costa Rica lies to the west, and Colombia to the east. It is the site of the famous Panama Canal, connecting the Caribbean Sea with the Gulf of Panama and the Pacific Ocean. Revenue from canal tolls continues to represent a significant portion of Panama's GDP.
The capital and largest city if Panama City, located in the west of the country. The country is divided into ten provinces, which are further divided into districts and townships.
Panama features natural beauty, diverse plant and animal life including hundreds of species of birds and trees.
Popular destinations for visitors include Panama City, the San Blas Islands, Boquete, Coiba Island, the Anton Valley, Gatun Lake, and Portobelo. The country operates a number of national parks, including the popular Soberanía National Park, which has the greatest diversity of birds for birdwatching, with more than 525 birds inhabiting the area.
Enjoy your hummingbird explorations in Panama!
Map of Panama
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The Family of Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are found only in the Western Hemisphere, with almost half the species living in the "equatorial belt" between 10 degrees north and south of the equator. Many are found in Panama and adjacent areas in Costa Rica and Colombia. The hummingbird family is very large, with 366 species and 112 genera, mostly south of the United States.
Hummingbirds comprise the family Trochilidae, among the smallest of birds, with most species measuring in the 3"-5" range.
Hummingbird Species in Panama
Panama is home to about 59 species of hummingbirds, listed below.
Most hummingbirds in Panama do not migrate. However, many Ruby-throated Hummingbirds over-winter between southern Mexico and northern Panama, and migrate in warmer months to the United States and Canada.
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Photo Highlights of Hummingbirds Found in Panama
Fiery-throated |
Purple-crowned Fairy |
Purple-throated Mountain Gem |
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Green-breasted Mango |
Green Violet-ear |
Rivoli's |
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Ruby-throated |
Violet Sabrewing |
Long-billed Starthroat |
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White-necked Jacobin |
Green-crowned Brilliant |
Rufous-tailed |
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White-bellied Mountain Gem |
Scintillant Hummiingbird |
Magenta-throated |
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| Special thanks go out to the great nature photographers Alan Schmierer and Rolf Riethof for sharing many of their beautiful public-domain photographs of hummingbirds on this website via Flickr. | |||
Panama Travel & Tourism Resources
- Panama Travel Guide at TripAdvisor: Hotels, Restaurants, Things to Do, Tours
- Tourism Panama: Official Tourism Website
- Tourism Panama: Official Tourism Page on Facebook
- Panama at Lonely Planet
- Panama at Travel & Leisure
- Panama City Guide at Kayak