Ornithology - Bird Sightings

XplorMor International fieldwork, expeditions and programs encourage discovery, appreciation and conservation of our planet. Our bird observations, coined Ornithology in Photography, document the physical appearance, behaviors, habitats and migration patterns of birds. Our aim is for this scientific research and beautiful photography to engage people in learning more about birds, and protecting species and their habitats.

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Cuban Trogon

Cuban Trogon, or tocororo, Priotelus temnurus, Family Trogonidae, Order Trogoniformes. It is endemic to Cuba, and it is the country's national bird. Documented in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park and Biosphere Reserve in the Matanzas province on the southern coast of Cuba.

Aves Ciénaga de Zapata Biosphere Reserve Ciénaga de Zapata National Park Ciénaga de Zapata Ramsar Site Cuba Cuba endemic species Cuban Trogon Gran Parque Natural Montemar Biosphere Reserve Matanzas Parque Nacional Cineaga de Zapata Priotelus temnurus Ramsar Site Republic of Cuba Trogonidae Trogoniformes UNESCO Biosphere Reserve XplorMor International Zapata Peninsula Zapata swamp insect night insect observations tocororo xplormor