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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeBlack-bellied Whistling DuckSirirí Vientre NegroMarreca-caboclaDendrocygna autumnalisNative
 LC 
2GalliformesCracidaeGrey-headed ChachalacaChachalaca CabecigrísOrtalis cinereicepsNative
 LC 
3CuculiformesCuculidaeGreater AniAnó GrandeAnu-corocaCrotophaga majorNative
 LC 
4Smooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
5Mangrove CuckooCuclillo de ManglarPapa-lagarta-do-mangueCoccyzus minorNative
 LC 
6ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
7White-tipped DoveYerutí ComúnJuriti-pupuLeptotila verreauxiNative
 LC 
8Pale-vented PigeonPaloma ColoradaPomba-galegaPatagioenas cayennensisNative
 LC 
9Scaled PigeonPaloma TrocalPomba-trocalPatagioenas speciosaNative
 LC 
10Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
11GruiformesRallidaeGrey-cowled Wood RailChiricoteSaracura-três-potesAramides cajaneusNative
 LC 
12Common GallinulePollona NegraGalinha-d’águaGallinula galeataNative
 LC 
13Purple GallinulePollona AzulFrango-d´água-azulPorphyrio martinicaNative
 LC 
14White-throated CrakePolluela GargantiblancaLaterallus albigularisNative
 LC 
15CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSemipalmated PloverChorlito PalmadoBatuíra-de-bandoCharadrius semipalmatusNative
 LC 
16Southern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
17JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
18ScolopacidaeLong-billed DowitcherBecasina BorealLimnodromus scolopaceusNative
 NT 
19Spotted SandpiperPlayerito ManchadoMaçarico-pintadoActitis maculariusNative
 LC 
20LaridaeRoyal TernGaviotín RealTrinta-réis-realThalasseus maximusNative
 LC 
21Laughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
22Ring-billed GullGaviota de DelawareGaivota-de-bico-manchadoLarus delawarensisNative
 LC 
23SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
24AnhingidaeAnhingaAningaBiguatingaAnhinga anhingaNative
 LC 
25PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
26PelecaniformesPelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
27ArdeidaeRufescent Tiger HeronHocó ColoradoSocó-boiTigrisoma lineatumNative
 LC 
28Little Blue HeronGarza AzulGarça-azulEgretta caeruleaNative
 LC 
29Tricolored HeronGarceta TricolorGarça-tricolorEgretta tricolorNative
 LC 
30Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
31Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
32Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
33Cocoi HeronGarza MoraGarça-mouraArdea cocoiNative
 LC 
34Great Blue HeronGarza CenizaGarça-azul-grandeArdea herodiasNative
 LC 
35ApodiformesApodidaeBand-rumped SwiftVencejo De Lomo BlancoAndorinhão-de-sobre-brancoChaetura spinicaudusNative
 LC 
36TrochilidaeWhite-necked JacobinColibrí Nuca BlancaBeija-flor-azul-de-rabo-brancoFlorisuga mellivoraNative
 LC 
37Long-billed HermitColibrí Ermitaño MesoamericanoPhaethornis longirostrisNative
  
38Rufous-crested CoquettePicaflor CoquetaLophornis delattreiNative
 LC 
39Long-billed StarthroatColibrí PiquilargoBico-reto-cinzentoHeliomaster longirostrisNative
 LC 
40Crowned WoodnymphZafiro CoroniazulThalurania colombicaNative
 LC 
41Violet-capped HummingbirdColibrí de GoldmanGoldmania violicepsNative
 NT 
42Rufous-tailed HummingbirdAmazilia RabirrufaAmazilia tzacatlNative
 LC 
43Blue-chested HummingbirdAmazilia Corona de BeriloPolyerata amabilisNative
 LC 
44Violet-bellied HummingbirdColibrí de JuliaChlorestes julieNative
 LC 
45CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
46Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
47AccipitriformesPandionidaeOspreyÁguila PescadoraÁguia-pescadoraPandion haliaetusNative
 LC 
48AccipitridaeGrey-headed KiteMilano Cabeza GrisGavião-de-cabeça-cinzaLeptodon cayanensisNative
 LC 
49Snail KiteCaracoleroGavião-caramujeiroRostrhamus sociabilisNative
 LC 
50Common Black HawkGavilán CangrejeroGavião-caranguejeiro-negroButeogallus anthracinusNative
 LC 
51Roadside HawkTaguató ComúnGavião-carijóRupornis magnirostrisNative
 LC 
52TrogoniformesTrogonidaeSlaty-tailed TrogonTrogón GrandeTrogon massenaNative
 LC 
53White-tailed TrogonTrogon ColiblancoTrogon chionurusNative
 LC 
54CoraciiformesMomotidaeRufous MotmotMomoto Canelo MayorJuruva-ruivaBaryphthengus martiiNative
 LC 
55AlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
56GalbuliformesBucconidaeBlack-breasted PuffbirdBuco PechinegroNotharchus pectoralisNative
 LC 
57PiciformesRamphastidaeYellow-throated ToucanTucán Pico CastañoRamphastos ambiguusNative
 LC 
58Keel-billed ToucanTucán Pico Arco IrisRamphastos sulfuratusNative
 NT 
59Collared AracariArasarí AcollaradoPteroglossus torquatusNative
 LC 
60PicidaeCinnamon WoodpeckerCarpinterito CaneloCeleus loricatusNative
 LC 
61Crimson-crested WoodpeckerCarpintero Garganta NegraPica-pau-de-topete-vermelhoCampephilus melanoleucosNative
 LC 
62Black-cheeked WoodpeckerCarpintero Cara NegraMelanerpes pucheraniNative
 LC 
63Red-crowned WoodpeckerCarpintero CoronirrojoMelanerpes rubricapillusNative
 LC 
64FalconiformesFalconidaeYellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
65PsittaciformesPsittacidaeOrange-chinned ParakeetPeriquito BarbinaranjaBrotogeris jugularisNative
 LC 
66Blue-headed ParrotLoro CabeciazulMaitaca-de-cabeça-azulPionus menstruusNative
 LC 
67Red-lored AmazonAmazona FrentirrojaPapagaio-diademaAmazona autumnalisNative
 LC 
68Mealy AmazonLoro Harinoso AmazónicoPapagaio-moleiroAmazona farinosaNative
 LC 
69PasseriformesPipridaeGolden-collared ManakinSaltarín CuellidoradoManacus vitellinusNative
 LC 
70CotingidaePurple-throated FruitcrowPájaro ToroAnambé-unaQuerula purpurataNative
  
71TityridaeMasked TityraTueré EnmascaradoAnambé-branco-de-máscara-negraTityra semifasciataNative
 LC 
72OnychorhynchidaeRuddy-tailed FlycatcherMosquerito ColirrojoPapa-moscas-uirapuruTerenotriccus erythrurusNative
 LC 
73TyrannidaeBlack PhoebeViudita de RíoSayornis nigricansNative
 LC 
74Southern BentbillPiquicurvo SureñoOncostoma olivaceumNative
 LC 
75Yellow-bellied ElaeniaFiofío CopetónGuaracava-de-barriga-amarelaElaenia flavogasterNative
 LC 
76Panama FlycatcherCopetón PanamenseMyiarchus panamensisNative
 LC 
77Lesser KiskadeeBenteveo Pico FinoBentevizinho-do-brejoPhilohydor lictorNative
 LC 
78Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
79Rusty-margined FlycatcherBenteveo Ala RojizaBentevizinho-de-asa-ferrugíneaMyiozetetes cayanensisNative
 LC 
80Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
81Streaked FlycatcherBenteveo RayadoBem-te-vi-rajadoMyiodynastes maculatusNative
 LC 
82Boat-billed FlycatcherPitanguáNeineiMegarynchus pitanguaNative
 LC 
83Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
84Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
85ThamnophilidaeDot-winged AntwrenHormiguerito del QuijosPapa-formiga-de-bandoMicrorhopias quixensisNative
 LC 
86Checker-throated StipplethroatEpinecrophylla fulviventrisNative
 LC 
87White-flanked AntwrenHormiguerito FlanquiblancoChoquinha-de-flanco-brancoMyrmotherula axillarisNative
 LC 
88Fasciated AntshrikeBatará LineadoPapa-formiga-barradoCymbilaimus lineatusNative
 LC 
89Barred AntshrikeChoca ListadaChoca-barradaThamnophilus doliatusNative
 LC 
90Black-crowned AntshrikePizarroso OccidentalThamnophilus atrinuchaNative
 LC 
91Bicolored AntbirdHormiguero BicolorGymnopithys bicolorNative
 LC 
92Chestnut-backed AntbirdHormiguero DorsicastañoPoliocrania exsulNative
 LC 
93White-bellied AntbirdHormiguero VientriblancoFormigueiro-de-barriga-brancaMyrmeciza longipesNative
 LC 
94FormicariidaeBlack-faced AntthrushFormicario EnmascaradoPinto-do-mato-de-cara-pretaFormicarius analisNative
 LC 
95FurnariidaeCocoa WoodcreeperTrepatroncos CocoaXiphorhynchus susurransNative
 LC 
96VireonidaeGreen Shrike-VireoVireón EsmeraldinoVireolanius pulchellusNative
 LC 
97Yellow-throated VireoVireo PechiamarilloVireo flavifronsNative
 LC 
98HirundinidaeMangrove SwallowGolondrina de ManglarTachycineta albilineaNative
 LC 
99Grey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
100Southern Rough-winged SwallowGolondrina RibereñaAndorinha-serradoraStelgidopteryx ruficollisNative
 LC 
101Blue-and-white SwallowGolondrina BarranqueraAndorinha-pequena-de-casaPygochelidon cyanoleucaNative
 LC 
102PolioptilidaeTrilling GnatwrenSoterillo PicudoBico-assoveladoRamphocaenus melanurusNative
 LC 
103TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
104Isthmian WrenSoterrey De PanamáCantorchilus elutusNative
  
105Bay WrenSoterrey CastañoCantorchilus nigricapillusNative
 LC 
106Buff-breasted WrenCucarachero PechihabanoGarrinchão-de-barriga-vermelhaCantorchilus leucotisNative
 LC 
107MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
108TurdidaeClay-colored ThrushMirlo PardoTurdus grayiNative
  
109PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
110FringillidaeYellow-throated EuphoniaEufonia GorjiamarillaEuphonia hirundinaceaNative
 LC 
111Lesser GoldfinchJilguero AliblancoSpinus psaltriaNative
 LC 
112RhodinocichlidaeRosy Thrush-tanagerRosita CanoraRhodinocichla roseaNative
 LC 
113PasserellidaeBlack-striped SparrowCerquero NegrilistadoTico-tico-cantorArremonops conirostrisNative
 LC 
114Rufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
115IcteridaeCrested OropendolaYapúJapuPsarocolius decumanusNative
 LC 
116Chestnut-headed OropendolaOropendola Cabeza CastañaPsarocolius wagleriNative
 LC 
117Montezuma OropendolaZacua MayorPsarocolius montezumaNative
  
118Scarlet-rumped CaciqueCacique LomiescarlataCacicus uropygialisNative
 LC 
119Yellow-rumped CaciqueCacique LomiamarilloXexéuCacicus celaNative
 LC 
120Orchard OrioleBolsero CastañoIcterus spuriusNative
 LC 
121Yellow-backed OrioleTurpial MontañeroIcterus chrysaterNative
 LC 
122Great-tailed GrackleZanate MexicanoQuiscalus mexicanusNative
 LC 
123ParulidaeProthonotary WarblerReinita ProtonotariaMariquita-protonotáriaProtonotaria citreaNative
 LC 
124Tennessee WarblerReinita VerdillaLeiothlypis peregrinaNative
 LC 
125Bay-breasted WarblerSetophaga castaneaNative
 LC 
126CardinalidaeRed-throated Ant TanagerTangara Hormiguera GorjirrojaDriophlox fuscicaudaNative
 LC 
127Summer TanagerTangara VeraneraSanhaçu-vermelhoPiranga rubraNative
 LC 
128Hepatic TanagerFueguero ComúnSanhaçu-de-fogoPiranga flavaNative
 LC 
129ThraupidaeRed-legged HoneycreeperMielero DorsioscuroSaíra-beija-florCyanerpes cyaneusNative
 LC 
130Blue DacnisSaí AzulSaí-azulDacnis cayanaNative
 LC 
131Green HoneycreeperMielero VerdeSaí-verdeChlorophanes spizaNative
 LC 
132Blue-black GrassquitVolatineroTiziuVolatinia jacarinaNative
 LC 
133White-shouldered TanagerTangara HombriblancaPipira-de-encontro-brancoLoriotus luctuosusNative
 LC 
134Crimson-backed TanagerTangara Sangre de ToroRamphocelus dimidiatusNative
 LC 
135BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
136Slate-colored GrosbeakPiquigordo de Garganta BlancaBico-encarnadoSaltator grossusNative
 LC 
137Variable SeedeaterCorbatita Garganta NegraSporophila corvinaNative
  
138Golden-hooded TanagerTangara CapuchidoradaStilpnia larvataNative
 LC 
139Plain-colored TanagerTangara CenicientaTangara inornataNative
 LC 
140Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
141Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
142Yellow-faced GrassquitSemillerito CariamarilloTiaris olivaceusNative
 LC 
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