Foothill birds
Guatemalan Pacific Slope Many of the most captivating birds in Guatemala are found in foothills forest in south western Guatemala. This area is placed in the middle of western highlands and the pacific slope, around 3,000 ft. asl, the humidity and warm temperatures makes this zone ideal for walking in the trails and birding all day long. Foothills vegetation Picture by Maynor Ovando Birds like Yellow-naped Parrot, White-bellied Chachalaca or Blue-tailed Hummingbird are fairly common and a diversity of other tropical birds makes the experience unforgettable. Yellow-naped Parrot Posted by Maynor Ovando http://www.birdwatchingguatemala.com/ is a registered trademark of Martsam Tour & Travel Copyright® 2,008 www.birdwatchingguatemala.com www.martsam.com