In the Yucatan Peninsula, in
Mexico, there are many species of birds. There are either big
ones or small ones, as well as colorful ones and their songs are
countless. Many legends have also been told about these birds
because according to the ancient Mayas each bird represented
each one of the different spirits that existed at that time.
Therefore, BIRD WATCHING in LOL BE will be a
visual joy and a great learning of the Mayan culture.
226 species of birds can be found in the Yucatan Peninsula, in
Mexico. 42 of these species of birds visit the Yucatan Peninsula
occasionally and the other 129 species come to these lands every
year during the winter season.
These are some of the species of birds that can be found in the
Yucatan Peninsula and their names in the Maya Itza language of
Mexico.