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Burbayar is in a world-class birdwatching zone and we have become
one of Panama’s top birdwatching sites. The reasons? The good
health and large size of the forest, being part of a biological
corridor linking species on east and west, as well as being on a
zone between lowland and piedmont regions, with birds from both
regions on the area.
Moreover, being at the centre of the mountain range we share birds
from both the Pacific and the Caribbean sides. The oceans are separated
by barely 50 kilometres across our site. It’s been estimated
that there are about 400 bird species on the area. An Panama has
more than 950 in total!
The forests of Burbayar are bordering the Nargana nature reserve,
both part of a natural corridor and buffer zone. This area was designated
an Important Bird Area by the Panama
Audubon Society. Many endemic species of the AAEs of the Darien
lowlands and highlands can also be found here (Angehr, 2002).
Our bird list includes species which have been spotted over the
last two years, which add up to nearly 300.
From our terraces you can catch sight of several hummingbird species such as the Little Hermit, Garden Emerald, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Black Throated Mango or parrots including the Mealy Amazon, Brown-hooded Parrot and Blue-headed Parrot; toucans such as the Keel-billed Toucan adn the Collared Aracari; or tanagers like the Golden-hooded Tanager, Sulphur-rumped Tanager, Summer Tanager and Flame-rumped Tanager, just to mention a few. From the gardens and balconies of the cabins you can see many more species.
Burbayar is an excellent place for novice birdwatchers!
Rare and stunning species birdwatchers come to our forest to find
include the Sapayoa, Speckled Antshrike, Black-faced Antthrush,
Black-headed Antthrush, Black-crowned Antpitta, Streak-chested Antpitta,
Yellow-eared Toucanet and Green Hermit. The experts go back home
feeling very satisfied.
Some tips: the best time for birdwatching
is the dry season from December to June. The months of July to September,
even though they fall in the rainy season, are also good because
rains are sporadic and scarce.
An interesting fact: Have you realised
our logo is a sapayoa? We chose this bird because besides being
shy and difficult to see, ornithologists still can’t agree
on which family it belongs to or if it is the sole member of its
own genus and family. It had been recently been considered a manakin,
and now scientists are almost sure the sapayoa has no cousins or
uncles or any family but itself: the Sapayoidae.
Burbayar also offers birders the option of visiting the Bayano
lake and its surroundings (Maje river, Maje island or Gorgas) for
birdwatching. We are working on the Bayano bird list!
Note: Specialised birding guides
can be hired separately by request.
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