
Several avian and mammal inventories have been conducted in Ceibal. They have revealed that it has the most avian diversity of all southern Petén protected areas: mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa), ornate hawk eagle (Spizaetus ornatus), double-toothed kite (Harpagus bidentatus), slaty-tailed trogon (Trogon Massena), great black hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga), and white hawk (Leucopternis albicollis). The site has more species of canaries than Tikal National Park.
Recent studies have counted 188 different avian species. Despite its small size, the site is essential in conserving several avian species.
Recent studies on the migration patterns of the mealy Amazon parrot (Amazona farinosa) have demonstrated that the species' survival is directly linked to the existence of the small protected areas in Southern Petén.
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DEPARTURE / RETURN LOCATION
- Availability: All Year Round
- Tour Duration: One Day
- You Will Visit: Ceibal National Park
INCLUDED
- Round Trip Private Transportation by Land and Boat Ride
- Entrance Fees to the Archaeological Site
- Lunch
- Purified Water
- Bird watching specialist tour guide (English- Spanish speaking)
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips
- Other expenses not specified on the itinerary
Birdwatch with limited time.
Flexibility is the key!
Do not worry, take a note that Birdwatching Guatemala is a tailor made birding company that offers birding excursions, starting from the most significant travel destinations, so let us know where you are, and your requirements, we can customize a personal birding trip for you
Some Species that you can spot in our Ceibal Birdwatching Tour are:
- Bat Falcon
- Wedge-tailed Sabrewing
- Keel-billed Toucan
- Red-capped Manakin
- Golden-cheeked Warbler
- Crimson-collared Tanager
- Montezuma Oropendola
- Among others.
Packing Ideas – What to bring?
- Small backpack
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Mosquito repellent
- Sun cream
- Hiking shoes
- Raincoat
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