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What bird life can be found on the Bay Islands?

More than 120 species of birds are found of these only about 40 species actually live and nest on the Islands the rest of the species are migratory. The Yellow Naped Parrot is one of the more famous resident species as it is listed as an endangered species in Honduras, additionally several Hummingbirds, Golden-Fronted Woodpeckers, Osprey and the Great Tailed Grackle are regularly seen.

Of the migratory birds Warblers, Vireos, Tanagers are the most commonly seen also a variety of Caribbean Sea birds can also be seen such as the White Ibis, Brown Pelican, Frigate Bird and the Roseate Tern.