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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
1CuculiformesCuculidaeCommon Squirrel CuckooTingazúAlma-de-gatoPiaya cayanaNative
 LC 
2ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
3White-tipped DoveYerutí ComúnJuriti-pupuLeptotila verreauxiNative
 LC 
4Pale-vented PigeonPaloma ColoradaPomba-galegaPatagioenas cayennensisNative
 LC 
5Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
6CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
7ScolopacidaeHudsonian WhimbrelPlayero TrinadorMaçarico-de-bico-tortoNumenius hudsonicusNative
  
8Spotted SandpiperPlayerito ManchadoMaçarico-pintadoActitis maculariusNative
 LC 
9WilletPlayero Ala BlancaMaçarico-de-asa-brancaTringa semipalmataNative
 LC 
10LaridaeLaughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
11SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
12PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
13PelecaniformesPelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
14ArdeidaeYellow-crowned Night HeronGarza NocturnaSavacu-de-coroaNyctanassa violaceaNative
 LC 
15Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
16Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
17Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
18ApodiformesApodidaeBand-rumped SwiftVencejo De Lomo BlancoAndorinhão-de-sobre-brancoChaetura spinicaudusNative
 LC 
19TrochilidaeRufous-tailed HummingbirdAmazilia RabirrufaAmazilia tzacatlNative
 LC 
20Sapphire-throated HummingbirdColibrí GorgizafiroChrysuronia coeruleogularisNative
 LC 
21CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
22AccipitriformesAccipitridaeCrane HawkGavilán Patas LargasGavião-pernilongoGeranospiza caerulescensNative
 LC 
23Short-tailed HawkAguilucho Cola CortaGavião-de-cauda-curtaButeo brachyurusNative
 LC 
24TrogoniformesTrogonidaeSlaty-tailed TrogonTrogón GrandeTrogon massenaNative
 LC 
25CoraciiformesMomotidaeBroad-billed MotmotMomoto PicoanchoUdu-de-bico-largoElectron platyrhynchumNative
 LC 
26Whooping MotmotMomotus subrufescensNative
 LC 
27PiciformesRamphastidaeKeel-billed ToucanTucán Pico Arco IrisRamphastos sulfuratusNative
 NT 
28PicidaeRed-crowned WoodpeckerCarpintero CoronirrojoMelanerpes rubricapillusNative
 LC 
29FalconiformesFalconidaeYellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
30Peregrine FalconHalcón PeregrinoFalcão-peregrinoFalco peregrinusNative
 LC 
31PasseriformesTyrannidaeCommon Tody-FlycatcherMosqueta Pico PalaFerreirinho-relógioTodirostrum cinereumNative
 LC 
32Southern BentbillPiquicurvo SureñoOncostoma olivaceumNative
 LC 
33Forest ElaeniaFiofío SelváticoMaria-pechimMyiopagis gaimardiiNative
 LC 
34Greenish ElaeniaFiofío Corona DoradaGuaracava-de-crista-alaranjadaMyiopagis viridicataNative
 LC 
35Yellow-bellied ElaeniaFiofío CopetónGuaracava-de-barriga-amarelaElaenia flavogasterNative
 LC 
36Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
37Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
38Streaked FlycatcherBenteveo RayadoBem-te-vi-rajadoMyiodynastes maculatusNative
 LC 
39Boat-billed FlycatcherPitanguáNeineiMegarynchus pitanguaNative
 LC 
40Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
41Northern Scrub FlycatcherMatorralero NorteñoSublegatus arenarumNative
 LC 
42Western Wood PeweePibí OccidentalContopus sordidulusNative
 LC 
43Northern Tropical PeweeContopus bogotensisNative
 LC 
44ThamnophilidaeFasciated AntshrikeBatará LineadoPapa-formiga-barradoCymbilaimus lineatusNative
 LC 
45Dusky AntbirdHormiguerito MarañeroChororó-escuroCercomacroides tyranninaNative
 LC 
46FurnariidaeCocoa WoodcreeperTrepatroncos CocoaXiphorhynchus susurransNative
 LC 
47VireonidaeLesser GreenletVerdillo MenudoPachysylvia decurtataNative
 LC 
48Golden-fronted GreenletVerderón LuisuchoPachysylvia aurantiifronsNative
 LC 
49CorvidaeBlack-chested JayUrraca PechinegraCyanocorax affinisNative
 LC 
50HirundinidaeGrey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
51Southern Rough-winged SwallowGolondrina RibereñaAndorinha-serradoraStelgidopteryx ruficollisNative
 LC 
52Northern Rough-winged SwallowGolondrina AserradaStelgidopteryx serripennisNative
 LC 
53PolioptilidaeWhite-browed GnatcatcherPolioptila bilineataNative
  
54TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
55Rufous-breasted WrenSoterrey CarimoteadoPheugopedius rutilusNative
  
56Isthmian WrenSoterrey De PanamáCantorchilus elutusNative
  
57Rufous-and-white WrenSoterrey Rufo y BlancoThryophilus rufalbusNative
 LC 
58MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
59TurdidaeClay-colored ThrushMirlo PardoTurdus grayiNative
  
60PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
61FringillidaeYellow-crowned EuphoniaEufonia CoriniamarillaEuphonia luteicapillaNative
 LC 
62Thick-billed EuphoniaEuphonia PiquigruesaGaturamo-de-bico-grossoEuphonia laniirostrisNative
 LC 
63IcteridaeScarlet-rumped CaciqueCacique LomiescarlataCacicus uropygialisNative
 LC 
64Baltimore OrioleBolsero de BaltimoreCorrupião-de-baltimoreIcterus galbulaNative
 LC 
65Great-tailed GrackleZanate MexicanoQuiscalus mexicanusNative
 LC 
66ParulidaeBay-breasted WarblerSetophaga castaneaNative
 LC 
67American Yellow WarblerReinita NorteamericanaSetophaga aestivaNative
  
68CardinalidaeRed-throated Ant TanagerTangara Hormiguera GorjirrojaDriophlox fuscicaudaNative
 LC 
69Summer TanagerTangara VeraneraSanhaçu-vermelhoPiranga rubraNative
 LC 
70ThraupidaeRed-legged HoneycreeperMielero DorsioscuroSaíra-beija-florCyanerpes cyaneusNative
 LC 
71White-shouldered TanagerTangara HombriblancaPipira-de-encontro-brancoLoriotus luctuosusNative
 LC 
72Crimson-backed TanagerTangara Sangre de ToroRamphocelus dimidiatusNative
 LC 
73Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
74Variable SeedeaterCorbatita Garganta NegraSporophila corvinaNative
  
75Plain-colored TanagerTangara CenicientaTangara inornataNative
 LC 
76Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
77Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
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