- Genus: Melanerpes
- Species: formicivorus
- Unique Information: Known for storing acorns in tree bark and other wooden structures
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: North and Central America
- Genus: Cinclus
- Species: mexicanus
- Unique Information: Known for its ability to walk underwater in search of food
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: North and Central America
- Genus: Icterus
- Species: galbula
- Unique Information: They are expert nest builders; the females weave intricate, pouch-shaped hanging nests that are suspended from the tips of tree branches
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: North and (winter) Central America
- Genus: Chamaepetes
- Species: unicolor
- Unique Information: A large, mostly arboreal bird found in the highlands of Central America
- Status: Rare
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and Panama)
- Genus: Turdus
- Species: grayi
- Unique Information: Known for its melodic song, it is the national bird of Costa Rica
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Mexico to northern South America)
- Genus: Myioborus
- Species: torquatus
- Unique Information: Often seen flicking its tail, which shows off bright white and yellow underparts
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and western Panama)
- Genus: Aulacorhynchus
- Species: prasinus
- Unique Information: Small toucan species known for its emerald green plumage and distinctive bill
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Mexico to Panama)
- Genus: Piranga
- Species: bidentata
- Unique Information: Males are brightly colored with red and orange plumage, while females are more subdued
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America and Mexico
- Genus: Piranga
- Species: bidentata
- Unique Information: Females have olive-yellow plumage and play a significant role in nesting and rearing young
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America and Mexico
- Genus: Leuconotopicus
- Species: villosus
- Unique Information: Notable for its black and white plumage and distinctively long bill
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: North and Central America
- Genus: Colibri
- Species: cyanotus
- Unique Information: Despite their small size, they are known for their aggressive behavior and aerial chaces, especially when defending their feeding territories,
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central and South America, specifically high elevations
- Genus: Ptilogonys
- Species: caudatus
- Unique Information: Has a distinctive long tail and feeds primarily on berries and insects
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and western Panama)
- Genus: Eugenes
- Species: fulgens
- Unique Information: Known for its impressive size and brilliant iridescent throat patch
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: North and Central America
- Genus: Turdus
- Species: plebejus
- Unique Information: Commonly found in highland forests, known for its rich, melodious song
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and western Panama)
- Genus: Mitrephanes
- Species: phaeocercus
- Unique Information: Recognized by its prominent crest and active flycatching behavior
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America and Mexico
- Genus: Pharomachrus
- Species: mocinno
- Unique Information: Famous for its iridescent green feathers and long tail plumes; a national symbol of Guatemala
- Status: Rare
- Geographical Range: Central America (Mexico to Panama)
- Genus: Pheucticus
- Species: ludovicianus
- Unique Information: Males are known for their striking red and black plumage and melodic song
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: North and Central America
- Genus: Margarornis
- Species: rubiginosus
- Unique Information: Often seen climbing tree trunks in search of insects, similar to nuthatches
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and western Panama)
- Genus: Zonotrichia
- Species: capensis
- Unique Information: Widespread across Central and South America, easily recognized by its rufous collar
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central and South America
- Genus: Tangara
- Species: icterocephala
- Unique Information: Juveniles have more subdued coloration compared to adults, gradually acquiring their vibrant plumage
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and western Panama)
- Genus: Tangara
- Species: icterocephala
- Unique Information: Named for its striking silver throat contrasted with bright yellow body
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and western Panama)
- Genus: Diglossa
- Species: plumbea
- Unique Information: Uses its hooked bill to pierce the bases of flowers to access nectar
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and Panama)
- Genus: Chlorospingus
- Species: pileatus
- Unique Information: They are known for their highly social nature, often moving in mixed-species flocks and teaming up with other small birds as they forage.
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and Panama)
- Genus: Eugenes
- Species: spectabilis
- Unique Information: Females have less colorful plumage compared to males but are equally agile
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and Panama)
- Genus: Eugenes
- Species: spectabilis
- Unique Information: Found in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama; formerly considered the same species as the Magnificent Hummingbird
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and Panama)
- Genus: Mimus
- Species: gilvus
- Unique Information: Unlike some bird species that are sensitive to habitat changes, they shown a remarkable ability to adapt to urban and suburban areas.
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Mexico, Central & South America, and Caribbean Islands
- Genus: Selasphorus
- Species: flammula
- Unique Information: Named for its habitat near volcanic peaks in Central America
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and Panama)
- Genus: Cardellina
- Species: pusilla
- Unique Information: Easily identified by its yellow body and distinctive black cap
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: North and Central America
- Genus: Pselliophorus
- Species: tibialis
- Unique Information: Distinguished by its bright yellow thigh feathers
- Status: Common
- Geographical Range: Central America (Costa Rica and Panama)
