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Panama

General Information

Panamá is a country located in the isthmus that connects North America to South America, in the region of Central America. It borders the Caribbean Sea to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south, Colombia to the east, and Costa Rica to the west. The geography of Panamá is diverse, with a variety of ecoregions and environments that range from humid tropical forests to mangroves and marine ecosystems. The country has a series of mountain ranges, including the Andes mountain range, which extends throughout its territory. The highest region in the country is the Central mountain range, which reaches altitudes of over 3,000 meters above sea level.

The city of Panamá, the capital of the country, is the main point of access for visitors who want to explore the nature of Panamá. The city has an international airport that offers direct flights to destinations in North America, Central America, and South America, as well as to Europe. From the city of Panamá, buses or taxis can be taken to reach different parts of the country. The Pan-American Highway, which crosses the country from east to west, is one of the most important routes for accessing the natural areas of Panamá. The Chagres region, located about 30 kilometers east of the city of Panamá, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. Another region of interest is the province of Bocas del Toro, located in the northwest of the country, which is known for its islands and coral reefs.

To access the natural areas of Panamá, it is necessary to obtain the necessary permits and authorizations. The Ministry of Environment of Panamá is in charge of issuing permits to visit the protected areas of the country. It is important to check the visiting hours and weather conditions before embarking on any trip. The dry season, which runs from December to April, is the best time to visit Panamá, as the weather conditions are more favorable for observing nature. The tourist infrastructure in Panamá is well developed, with a variety of accommodation options and services available in the main cities and tourist areas. However, in the more remote areas of the country, the infrastructure can be limited, so it is essential to plan ahead and bring the necessary supplies.

The geography of Panamá is very varied, with a series of rivers and lakes that cross the country. The Chagres River, located in the central region of Panamá, is one of the most important rivers in the country and is known for its crystal-clear waters and its diversity of wildlife. The Darién region, located in the southeastern part of the country, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. The province of Colón, located on the Caribbean coast of the country, is known for its beaches and tourist infrastructure. In general, Panamá is an ideal destination for those who want to explore nature and wildlife in a tropical environment.

The relief of Panamá is very varied, with a series of mountains and valleys that extend throughout the country. The Central mountain range, located in the central region of Panamá, is the highest region in the country and reaches altitudes of over 3,000 meters above sea level. The Chiriquí region, located in the west of the country, is known for its volcanoes and its diversity of wildlife. The province of Veraguas, located in the central region of the country, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. In general, the geography of Panamá is very diverse and offers a variety of opportunities to explore nature and wildlife in a tropical environment.

The vegetation in Panamá is very varied, with a series of ecosystems that range from humid tropical forests to mangroves and marine ecosystems. The Chagres region, located about 30 kilometers east of the city of Panamá, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. The Darién region, located in the southeastern part of the country, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. The province of Bocas del Toro, located in the northwest of the country, is known for its islands and coral reefs. In general, the vegetation in Panamá is very diverse and offers a variety of opportunities to explore nature and wildlife in a tropical environment.

The water in Panamá is abundant, with a series of rivers and lakes that cross the country. The Chagres River, located in the central region of Panamá, is one of the most important rivers in the country and is known for its crystal-clear waters and its diversity of wildlife. The Darién region, located in the southeastern part of the country, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. The province of Colón, located on the Caribbean coast of the country, is known for its beaches and tourist infrastructure. In general, the water in Panamá is very important for wildlife and the country´s economy.

The infrastructure in Panamá is well developed, with a variety of accommodation options and services available in the main cities and tourist areas. The city of Panamá, the capital of the country, has an international airport that offers direct flights to destinations in North America, Central America, and South America, as well as to Europe. The Pan-American Highway, which crosses the country from east to west, is one of the most important routes for accessing the natural areas of Panamá. The Chagres region, located about 30 kilometers east of the city of Panamá, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. Another region of interest is the province of Bocas del Toro, located in the northwest of the country, which is known for its islands and coral reefs.

In general, Panamá is an ideal destination for those who want to explore nature and wildlife in a tropical environment. The geography of the country is very varied, with a series of ecoregions and environments that range from humid tropical forests to mangroves and marine ecosystems. The tourist infrastructure in Panamá is well developed, with a variety of accommodation options and services available in the main cities and tourist areas. However, in the more remote areas of the country, the infrastructure can be limited, so it is essential to plan ahead and bring the necessary supplies.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 20/07/2026


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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1GalliformesCracidaeGrey-headed ChachalacaChachalaca CabecigrísOrtalis cinereicepsNative
 LC 
2CuculiformesCuculidaeGreater AniAnó GrandeAnu-corocaCrotophaga majorNative
 LC 
3Smooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
4Common Squirrel CuckooTingazúAlma-de-gatoPiaya cayanaNative
 LC 
5ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
6White-tipped DoveYerutí ComúnJuriti-pupuLeptotila verreauxiNative
 LC 
7Grey-chested DovePaloma Montaraz PechigrísLeptotila cassiniiNative
 LC 
8Pale-vented PigeonPaloma ColoradaPomba-galegaPatagioenas cayennensisNative
 LC 
9Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
10CharadriiformesScolopacidaeLong-billed CurlewZarapito AmericanoNumenius americanusNot listed
 LC 
11Marbled GodwitPicopando CaneloMaçarico-marmóreoLimosa fedoaNative
 VU 
12Ruddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative
 NT 
13SurfbirdPlayero de RompienteCalidris virgataNative
 LC 
14LaridaeLaughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
15SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
16AnhingidaeAnhingaAningaBiguatingaAnhinga anhingaNative
 LC 
17PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
18PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeAmerican White IbisIbis BlancoÍbis-brancoEudocimus albusNative
 LC 
19PelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
20ArdeidaeCapped HeronGarcita RealGarça-realPilherodius pileatusNative
 LC 
21Little Blue HeronGarza AzulGarça-azulEgretta caeruleaNative
 LC 
22Tricolored HeronGarceta TricolorGarça-tricolorEgretta tricolorNative
 LC 
23Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
24Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
25Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
26Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
27Great Blue HeronGarza CenizaGarça-azul-grandeArdea herodiasNative
 LC 
28ApodiformesTrochilidaeLittle HermitErmitaño ChicoRabo-branco-de-garganta-escu-Phaethornis longuemareusNot listed
 LC 
29White-vented PlumeleteerColibrí de BuffonChalybura buffoniiNative
 LC 
30Rufous-tailed HummingbirdAmazilia RabirrufaAmazilia tzacatlNative
 LC 
31StrigiformesStrigidaeSpectacled OwlLechuzón Mocho GrandeMurucututuPulsatrix perspicillataNative
 LC 
32CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
33Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
34AccipitriformesAccipitridaeDouble-toothed KiteGavilán GorgirrayadoGavião-ripinaHarpagus bidentatusNative
 LC 
35Crane HawkGavilán Patas LargasGavião-pernilongoGeranospiza caerulescensNative
 LC 
36TrogoniformesTrogonidaeSlaty-tailed TrogonTrogón GrandeTrogon massenaNative
 LC 
37CoraciiformesMomotidaeBroad-billed MotmotMomoto PicoanchoUdu-de-bico-largoElectron platyrhynchumNative
 LC 
38Whooping MotmotMomotus subrufescensNative
 LC 
39PiciformesRamphastidaeKeel-billed ToucanTucán Pico Arco IrisRamphastos sulfuratusNative
 NT 
40PicidaeLineated WoodpeckerCarpintero Garganta EstriadaPica-pau-de-banda-brancaDryocopus lineatusNative
 LC 
41Crimson-crested WoodpeckerCarpintero Garganta NegraPica-pau-de-topete-vermelhoCampephilus melanoleucosNative
 LC 
42Red-crowned WoodpeckerCarpintero CoronirrojoMelanerpes rubricapillusNative
 LC 
43FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
44Yellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
45PsittaciformesPsittacidaeOrange-chinned ParakeetPeriquito BarbinaranjaBrotogeris jugularisNative
 LC 
46Mealy AmazonLoro Harinoso AmazónicoPapagaio-moleiroAmazona farinosaNative
 LC 
47PasseriformesPipridaeGolden-collared ManakinSaltarín CuellidoradoManacus vitellinusNative
 LC 
48CotingidaeBlue CotingaCotinga AzulCotinga nattereriiNative
 LC 
49TyrannidaeCommon Tody-FlycatcherMosqueta Pico PalaFerreirinho-relógioTodirostrum cinereumNative
 LC 
50Yellow-bellied ElaeniaFiofío CopetónGuaracava-de-barriga-amarelaElaenia flavogasterNative
 LC 
51Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
52Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
53Streaked FlycatcherBenteveo RayadoBem-te-vi-rajadoMyiodynastes maculatusNative
 LC 
54Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
55ThamnophilidaeDot-winged AntwrenHormiguerito del QuijosPapa-formiga-de-bandoMicrorhopias quixensisNative
 LC 
56Barred AntshrikeChoca ListadaChoca-barradaThamnophilus doliatusNative
 LC 
57Dusky AntbirdHormiguerito MarañeroChororó-escuroCercomacroides tyranninaNative
 LC 
58FurnariidaeCocoa WoodcreeperTrepatroncos CocoaXiphorhynchus susurransNative
 LC 
59Streak-headed WoodcreeperTrepador CabecirrayadoArapaçu-listradoLepidocolaptes souleyetiiNative
 LC 
60Northern Plain XenopsXenops mexicanusNative
 NE 
61VireonidaeLesser GreenletVerdillo MenudoPachysylvia decurtataNative
 LC 
62CorvidaeBlack-chested JayUrraca PechinegraCyanocorax affinisNative
 LC 
63HirundinidaeMangrove SwallowGolondrina de ManglarTachycineta albilineaNative
 LC 
64Southern Rough-winged SwallowGolondrina RibereñaAndorinha-serradoraStelgidopteryx ruficollisNative
 LC 
65TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
66Isthmian WrenSoterrey De PanamáCantorchilus elutusNative
  
67Rufous-and-white WrenSoterrey Rufo y BlancoThryophilus rufalbusNative
 LC 
68MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
69TurdidaeClay-colored ThrushMirlo PardoTurdus grayiNative
  
70PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
71PasserellidaeBlack-striped SparrowCerquero NegrilistadoTico-tico-cantorArremonops conirostrisNative
 LC 
72Orange-billed SparrowCerquero PiquinaranjaArremon aurantiirostrisNative
 LC 
73IcteridaeYellow-rumped CaciqueCacique LomiamarilloXexéuCacicus celaNative
 LC 
74Great-tailed GrackleZanate MexicanoQuiscalus mexicanusNative
 LC 
75CardinalidaeRed-throated Ant TanagerTangara Hormiguera GorjirrojaDriophlox fuscicaudaNative
 LC 
76ThraupidaeBlue DacnisSaí AzulSaí-azulDacnis cayanaNative
 LC 
77White-shouldered TanagerTangara HombriblancaPipira-de-encontro-brancoLoriotus luctuosusNative
 LC 
78Crimson-backed TanagerTangara Sangre de ToroRamphocelus dimidiatusNative
 LC 
79Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
80Slate-colored GrosbeakPiquigordo de Garganta BlancaBico-encarnadoSaltator grossusNative
 LC 
81Buff-throated SaltatorPepitero Garganta CanelaTempera-violaSaltator maximusNative
 LC 
82Streaked SaltatorPepitero ListadoSaltator striatipectusNative
 LC 
83Variable SeedeaterCorbatita Garganta NegraSporophila corvinaNative
  
84Thick-billed Seed FinchSemillero PiquigruesoSporophila funereaNative
 LC 
85Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
86Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
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