Some of the outstanding birding sights of Panama:

Resplendent Quetzal: Considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, this quetzal is without doubt an unforgettable natural spectacle. This gorgeous bird, with a tail about 3 feet long and its colors of iridescent reds and greens, is easily seen during the appropriate season in the highlands of western Panama.

Harpy Eagle: The Harpy Eagle is considered to be the strongest bird of prey in the world, and is the national bird of Panama. With a wingspan of 6 feet and claws like those of a grizzly bear, harpies are definitely a sight worth seeing.

         6 months old Harpy Eaglet
                                        Adult Harpy Eagle

Mixed flocks: The mixed flocks of birds that form in the tropics have evolved to take advantage of the collaboration of the various species: some eat fruit and others eat insects; some hunt on the ground, others in the branches, and others in the canopy. More than 30 species of birds can be seen in these mixed flocks in the forests of Panama.

Army ant swarms: Swarms of army ants come out every morning in search of food, and they cover large sections of forest each day. Many of the insects that escape being eaten by the army ants are caught by one of the many species of birds that follow the ants. These beautiful, rare antbirds are so intent on following their troop of army ants and attacking their prey that they are easily approached at close distances.

Raptor migration: Each year over 3 million raptors pass through the bottleneck of the Isthmus of Panama. Thousands of raptors of many species can be easily seen in one day from many locations near Panama City during migration.

Ellegant Green Saphire-throated great