Programme For Belize

Get ready for Global Big Day! 🦜✨

We are thrilled to support and host the Orange Walk Birding Club at Hill Bank Field Station for a day dedicated to bird conservation, appreciation, and awareness.

Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, come out and help us document the incredible species that call our forest home!

Event Details:

Date: May 9th, 2026

Departure: 5:00 AM from Orange Walk Town Hall

Return: 3:00 PM

Contribution: $50

Let’s make every bird count! For more information or to sign up, please contact Ms. Nai at 670-2881. 🌿🦅

Fun Fact Thursday is here! 🦜✨

Meet the Belize Yellow-Headed Parrot (Amazona oratrix belizensis)! Known as the "feathered DJ" of the rainforest, these chatty birds are famous for mimicking sounds. While they are currently endangered, Programme for Belize is working hard at Rio Bravo to guard their nests and protect their habitat.

Help us keep these colorful icons thriving! 💚🇧🇿

Did you miss us? Cause we miss you! 💚

Fun Fact Thursday is BACK! 🙌

Today we're shining the light on the Red-Capped Manakin, Belize's tiny dancers who can "moonwalk"! 🕺

Learn more about these incredible birds in our latest fun fact!

Keep an eye out for more fascinating facts every Thursday.

🌟 It’s Fun Fact Thursday! 🌟

Our weekly journey through the wildlife of the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area continues! Today, we are celebrating a true Belizean icon. He’s colorful, he’s playful, and he’s the ultimate ambassador for our tropical forests.

Meet the legendary Keel-billed Toucan!

Isn't it awesome that our national bird sounds like a frog? Have you ever heard one calling while exploring Rio Bravo? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Stay tuned—we’ll have another amazing wild neighbor to introduce to you next Thursday! 🌿✨

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🌟 It’s Fun Fact Thursday at Rio Bravo! 🌟

Our weekly spotlight on the incredible wildlife within the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area continues! Today, we’re introducing you to a bird that looks like it flew straight out of a painting: the Black-headed Trogon (Trogon melanocephalus)! 🎨🐦

Have you ever spotted a flash of yellow in the trees? It might have been this beautiful trogon! Tell us about your favorite bird-watching moment at Rio Bravo in the comments. 👇

Stay tuned—we’ll be back next Thursday with another amazing creature from the heart of the forest! 🌿🐆

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📧 Contact: [email protected]

🌟 Happy Fun Fact Thursday! 🌟

Our weekly journey through the wildlife of the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area continues! This week, we are trading the camouflage of the Potoo for the brilliant, jewel-toned feathers of one of Belize's most charismatic flyers. 🦜✨

The Red-lored Parrot (Amazona autumnalis) known as the Red-lored Amazon or Red-fronted Parrot.

Seeing a flock of these parrots adds incredible life and color to any Belizean adventure! 🍃🇧🇿

Did you know these parrots were so important for forest regrowth? Let us know your favorite Belizean bird in the comments! 👇

Stay tuned... next Thursday, we’ll introduce you to another amazing resident of Rio Bravo!

📍 Visit us: www.pfbelize.org
📧 Contact: [email protected]

📢 Get Ready for Fun Fact Thursday from Rio Bravo! 📢

We're super excited to launch our brand new weekly series dedicated to the incredible wildlife you can find right here in the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area! 🌿🐆🐒🐦

Rio Bravo is a biodiversity hotspot, home to an astonishing array of creatures – from elusive jaguars and playful monkeys to vibrant birds and fascinating insects. Every Thursday, we'll dive into a "fun fact" about one of these amazing animals, giving you a peek into their lives and why they're so vital to our ecosystem.

To kick things off, let's shine a spotlight on one of our favorite nocturnal residents: the Northern Potoo- Master of Disguise! 🤫🦉✨

Isn't nature amazing? We hope you loved learning about the Northern Potoo!

What's your favorite thing you learned about the Potoo today? Let us know in the comments! 👇

And don't forget to STAY TUNED next Thursday for another exciting "Fun Fact" from the wild heart of Rio Bravo!

🐆 Spotted at Hill Bank!

Look who decided to make a guest appearance! On Wednesday, February 11th, we were lucky enough to witness this incredible jaguar roaming near the Hill Bank Field Station.

Seeing these majestic big cats in their natural habitat is always a powerful reminder of why our conservation work is so vital. It’s their world—we’re just visiting!

A huge shout-out to our Assistant Head Ranger, Davis Yama, for being quick enough to capture this breathtaking moment. 📸

Stay wild, Belize!

🎨 Big News! Programme for Belize has officially launched our 2026 Poster Competition: “Climate Change, Forests & Communities.”

On February 13, we had a great time visiting the students at San Carlos and Indian Church Government Schools! Our Technical Coordinator, Vladimir Rodriguez, along with rangers Davis Yama, Orvin Cocom, and Armando Cal, shared insights on protecting our natural world. 🌳

We believe in empowering the next generation to understand the vital link between our forests and our future.

🚐 Who’s next? Keep an eye out—the PfB team is hitting the road to visit more schools soon