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Birds of Panama
Lore covers 920 bird species that have been recorded in Panama, and 701 of them are regular birds you can reasonably expect to see. You learn them from real photos taken by birders, one question at a time: pick the right name, earn points and keep a daily streak. It is free and it works in your browser, no app needed.
The most common birds in Panama
These are the birds you will meet first. Lore starts every guide with the common species, so you learn what you actually see in the field.
- Great-tailed GrackleResident
Quiscalus mexicanus - Tropical KingbirdResident
Tyrannus melancholicus - Blue-gray TanagerResident
Thraupis episcopus - Black VultureResident
Coragyps atratus - Clay-colored ThrushResident
Turdus grayi - Yellow-headed CaracaraResident
Daptrius chimachima - Crimson-backed TanagerResident
Ramphocelus dimidiatus - Ruddy Ground DoveResident
Columbina talpacoti - Red-crowned WoodpeckerResident
Melanerpes rubricapillus - Rufous-tailed HummingbirdResident
Amazilia tzacatl - Keel-billed ToucanResident
Ramphastos sulfuratus - Southern LapwingResident
Vanellus chilensis - Tropical MockingbirdResident
Mimus gilvus - Variable SeedeaterResident
Sporophila corvina - Palm TanagerResident
Thraupis palmarum - Magnificent FrigatebirdResident
Fregata magnificens - Great EgretResident
Ardea alba - Red-legged HoneycreeperResident
Cyanerpes cyaneus - Brown PelicanResident
Pelecanus occidentalis - Great KiskadeeResident
Pitangus sulphuratus - Orange-chinned ParakeetResident
Brotogeris jugularis - Thick-billed EuphoniaResident
Euphonia laniirostris - Southern House WrenResident
Troglodytes musculus - Turkey VultureResident
Cathartes aura - Gray-headed ChachalacaResident
Ortalis cinereiceps - White-necked JacobinResident
Florisuga mellivora - Summer TanagerVisitor from the north
Piranga rubra - Slaty-tailed TrogonResident
Trogon massena - Pale-vented PigeonResident
Patagioenas cayennensis - Rock PigeonResident
Columba livia - Wattled JacanaResident
Jacana jacana - Streaked FlycatcherResident
Myiodynastes maculatus - Social FlycatcherResident
Myiozetetes similis - Common Squirrel-CuckooResident
Piaya cayana - Barred AntshrikeResident
Thamnophilus doliatus - Spotted SandpiperResident
Actitis macularius
Birds in Panama through the year
Of the 701 regular birds in Panama, Lore counts 451 resident species that stay all year and 36 winter visitors. The rest are partly migratory or irregular.
Most species are present in March (666 regular birds) and the fewest in June (577). Lore's guides follow the seasons, so you can learn the birds that are around this month, or the ones that arrive next month.
Regular birds present per month.
Which bird families are most common in Panama?
The families with the most regular species in Panama are Tyrant Flycatchers (69), Hummingbirds (48), Tanagers and Allies (46), Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (34) and New World Warblers (32).
How Lore teaches you the birds
- Real photos. Every picture was taken by a birder and credited in the game.
- Guides for your region. Common birds, year-round birds, summer and winter visitors, birds by family, and more.
- A daily mystery bird. Clues first, the photo last.
- Challenges. Play the same birds as your friends in a group, or join the open Ultimate Birders' Challenge.
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Frequently asked questions
How many birds can I learn in Panama? Lore has 920 species for Panama, of which 701 are regular. The most common are the Great-tailed Grackle, Tropical Kingbird and Blue-gray Tanager.
Is Lore free? Yes. Lore is free, has no ads and is made as a hobby. You do not need an account to start.
Where do the photos and data come from? Photos come from iNaturalist and Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences, and rarity and names come from eBird. See the photo credits.
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