The Yucatan Peninsula, with its lush landscapes and colorful flora, is a paradise for hummingbirds. These tiny, iridescent gems are a common…
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Hummingbirds are distributed exclusively in the Americas; around 330 species have been described to date. Up to 57 species can be found in Mexico;…
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Surge in Hummingbird Interest Threatens Local Species
Misguided interpretation of Mayan legend generates an increase in hummingbird popularity, diverting them from pollinating native plant species and causing an unforeseen…
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If you love nature and the beauty of wildlife, then attracting hummingbirds to your garden in Mérida, Yucatan can be an exciting…
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In winter, the Yucatan becomes one of Mexico’s best birdwatching destinations due to its climate and attractions. Merida, its capital, has several…
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Third festival “Alas de la Selva Maya” in the community of Ek Balam
Merida, Yucatan, (December 11, 2021).- In order to disseminate knowledge and activities on bird conservation, the Third Festival “Alas de la Selva…
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Flowers that attract hungry hummingbirds naturally
With these natural flowers that you can grow in your home garden, you help the environment by feeding hummingbirds. Mérida, Yucatán, (June…
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Mexicans have created more than a hundred urban gardens, most of them in the capital Mexico City, in an attempt to attract…
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Hummingbirds play an important role in the food web, pollinating a variety of flowering plants, some of which are specifically adapted to pollination by hummingbirds. Some…