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Reasons why you should Adopt
Ways your donation helps the Belize Natural History Archive and biodiversity in Belize.
01
Preserve
Knowing that species of Belize's biodiversity have been preserved due to your generous donation.
02
Education
Provide an exceptional tool for ecological education and biodiversity awareness.
03
Maintenance
Provide financial support for maintenance of the exhibit.
04
Scientific Data
Preservation of the specimen you adopted provides scientific data that may be useful for sustainable management of biodiversity in Belize.
Allocation of Donations
Adopt a Bird allows you to symbolically “adopt” a bird of Belize at the Belize Natural History Archive Exhibit. All funds raised from adoptions will support the preservation, display, maintenance and addition of new specimens.
List of Available Birds
Feathered Friends Seeking Adoption:
| AMERICAN REDSTART | Setophaga ruticilla |
| BARN OWL | Tyto alba |
| BICOLORED HAWK | Accicpiter |
| BLACK HAWK-EAGLE | Strix nigrolineata |
| BOAT-BILLED HERON | Onychoprion anaethetus |
| BRIGHT-RUMPED ATTILA | Attila spadiceus |
| BROAD-WINGED HAWK | Buteo platypterus |
| CANADA WARBLER | Cardellina canadensis |
| COLLARED ARACARI | Pteroglossus torquatus |
| COLLARED FOREST-FALCON | Micrastur semitorquatus |
| CRANE HAWK | Geranospiza caerulescens |
| FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL | Glaucidium brasilianum |
| GARTERED TROGON | Trogon caligatus |
| GOLDEN-OLIVE WOODPECKER | Colaptes rubiginosus |
| GRAY HAWK | Buteo plagiatus |
| GRAY-HEADED KITE | Leptodon cayanensis |
| GREAT SHEARWATER | Ardenna gravis |
| GREEN KINGFISHER | Chloroceryle americana |
| GREEN-BACKED SPARROW | Arremonops chloronotus |
| GROOVE-BILLED ANI | Crotophaga sulcirostris |
| INDIGO BUNTING | Passerina cyanea |
| KEEL-BILLED TOUCAN | Rhamphastus sulfuratus |
| LAUGHING FALCON | Herpetotheres cachinnans |
| LESSER SCAUP | Aythya affinis |
| LESSON’S MOTMOT | Momotus lessonii |
| LINEATED WOODPECKER | Dryocopus lineatus |
| LONG-BILLED HERMIT | Phaethornis longirostris |
| MANGROVE CUCKOO | Coccyzeus minor |
| MANGROVE VIREO | Vireo pallens |
| MORRLET SEEDEATER | Sporophila moreletti |
| NORTHERN MOTTLED OWL | Strix virgata |
| NORTHERN POTOO | Nyctibius jamaicensis |
| OCHRE-BELLIED FLYCATCHER | Mionectes oleagineus |
| OLIVE-THROATED PARAKEET | Eupsittula nana |
| OVENBIRD | Seiurus aurocapilla |
| PEREGRINE FALCON | Falco peregrinus |
| PURPLE GALLINULE | Porphyrio martinica |
| PURPLE MARTIN | Progne subis |
| RED FOOTED BOOBY | Sula sula |
| RED-BILLED PIGEON | Patagioenas flavirostris |
| RED-BILLED TROPICBIRD | Phaethon aethereus |
| RED-CAPPED MANAKIN | Ceratopipra mentalis |
| RED-EYED VIREO | Vireo olivaceus |
| RED-LORED PARROT | Amazona autumnalis |
| RINGED KINGFISHER | Megacerycle torquata |
| ROADSIDE HAWK | Rupornis magnirostris |
| ROSEATE SPOONBILL | Platalea ajaja |
| STRIPED OWL | Asio clamator |
| STYGIAN OWL | Asio stygius |
| SWALLOW-TAILED KITE | Elanoides forficatus |
| WESTERN BRIDLED TERN | Onichoprion anaethetus |
| WHITE HAWK | Pseudastur albicollis |
| WHITE-CROWNED PARROT | Pionus senilis |
| WHITE-EYED VIREO | Vireo griseus |
| WHITE-WINGED BECARD | Pachyramphus polycopterus |
| WOOD THRUSH | Hylocichla mustelina |
Adoption Options
ADOPT AT ONE OF THESE CATEGORIES
View the adoption options and benefits below.
Option One
Chert Adoption
- Certificate of Adoption with description of the Bird you adopted
- 5% Discount at BNHA Gift Shop
Amount:
$25USD/ $50BZD
Option Two
Silver Adoption
- Certificate of Adoption with description of the Bird you adopted
- 10% Discount at BNHA Gift Shop
- T-Shirt with BNHA Logo
- Commemorative SILVER Plaque with your or Company Name; valid 1 year
Amount:
$100USD/ $200BZD
Option Three
Gold Adoption
- Certificate of Adoption with description of the Bird you adopted
- 15% Discount at BNHA Gift Shop
- T-Shirt with BNHA Logo
Commemorative GOLD - Plaque with your or Company Name; valid 1 year
Amount:
$175USD/ $350BZD
Option Four
Jade Adoption
- Certificate of Adoption with description of the Bird you adopted
- 15% Discount at BNHA Gift Shop
- T-Shirt with BNHA Logo
- Commemorative JADE Plaque with your or Company Name; valid 1 year
- Personal Tour with Dr. Zitzer
Amount:
$300USD/ $600BZD
Belize Natural History Archive
Biodiversity education empowers children to understand and tackle environmental challenges like climate change, habitat loss, and species extinction.
Mayor of the Twin Cities, San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Natural history museums are essential community resources that educate, inspire, and connect people with the natural world. The Belize Natural History Archive provides a window into the past, present, and future of our planet, showcasing the rich tapestry of biodiversity.
Organic Farmer
Dr. Stephen has created an environment where people are educated on their natural environment and the importance of conserving it.
Author
Belize Natural History Archives is central to a growing awareness of the natural history of Belize. BNHA offers present and future generations a unique opportunity to trace the roots of the flora and fauna of Belize and learn how together we can preserve and promote the rich biodiversity of Belize.