What kind of birds are in Puerto Rico?

Coquí: The coquí is a small frog, not a bird. The Puerto Rican parrot is the national bird of Puerto Rico found only on the island and surrounding islands of Mona, Vieques and Culebra. Other birds found in Puerto Rico include:

- Stripe-headed tanager (_Spindalis zena_): A small, colorful bird found in forests and woodlands.

- Antillean euphonia (_Euphonia musica_: A small, brightly colored bird found in forests and woodlands.

- Rufous-throated solitaire (_Myadestes genibarbis_): A medium-sized bird found in forests and woodlands.

- Puerto Rican emerald (_Chlorostilbon maugaeus_): A small, green hummingbird found in forests and woodlands.

- Bananaquit (_Coereba flaveola_): A small, active bird found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and gardens.

- Mangrove warbler (_Setophaga petechia_): A small, yellowish bird found in mangrove swamps and other coastal areas.

- Black-whiskered vireo (_Vireo altiloquus_): A small, grayish bird found in forests and woodlands.

- Puerto Rican flycatcher (_Myiarchus antillarum_): A small, brown flycatcher found in forests and woodlands.

- Scissor-tailed flycatcher (_Tyrannus forficatus_) :A medium-sized flycatcher with long, scissor-like tail feathers. It can be found in open areas such as fields and pastures.

- Brown pelican (_Pelecanus occidentalis_): A large, brown bird found along the coast.

- Magnificent frigatebird (_Fregata magnificens_): A large, black seabird with a long, forked tail.

- Cattle Egret (_ Bubulcus ibis_) Egrets are typically white in color with long, thin legs and necks.

-Herons: Herons are long-legged birds with long, pointed beaks. Commonly seen in the wetlands of Puerto Rico.

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