Welcome to Los Ebanos Preserve
The Rio Grande Valley is host to over 500 species of birds. Some of those seen year-round at Los Ebanos Preserve are the Lomita Carolina Wren, Buff-bellied Hummingbird, Great Kiskadee Flycatcher, Hooded Oriole, Olive Sparrow, Plain Chachalaca, Altamira Oriole, and Green Jay.
The migration periods bring a tremendous variety of colorful birds through the area. Virtually all the species of migratory birds from eastern and central North America pass through the region in spring and fall. Thanks to the subtropical climate many species of warblers and other migratory species remain to spend the winter.
A few other birds seen at Los Ebanos Preserve are the Belted and Green Kingfishers, Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet, Couch's and Tropical Kingbirds, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Least Grebe, Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Roseate Spoonbill. In January 2005, a Golden-crowned Warbler, normally not found as far north as the Rio Grande Valley, spent several weeks at Los Ebanos.
Brownsville Common Yellowthroat
The Brownsville Common Yellowthroat (geothlypis trichas insperata) is an endemic subspecies of the Common Yellowthroat that is restricted to the southern half of Cameron County. Previously thought to be extinct, it was rediscovered in 1988. It's population is estimated to consist of only 200-250 individuals. The population at Los Ebanos is the northernmost known population and is one of the most accessible.
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Brownsville Common Yellowthroat |
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Photos courtesy of Dr. Chris Butler who studied and banded Brownsville Common Yellowthroats at Los Ebanos. |
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Common Yellowthroat |
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Photos courtesy of Tom Vezo at www.tomvezo.com |
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To view photos birds spotted at Los Ebanos Preserve, please link to our Photo Page
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