Encompasing parts of Mexico, Guatemala and the entirety of Belize, the Yucatan Peninsula is home to over 550 bird species. The Yucatan peninsula’s location, climate and large variety of habitats are the reasons it is such a phenomenal birding destination. There are 14 species in the peninsula that are endemic, being only found there. In addition to these endemics, there are other specialty species found in this region that have unusual subspecies or disjointed populations and are highly sought after. (Please refer to the list and links below for a complete list of endemic and specialty bird species.)

The Yucatan Peninsula is a large peninsula that includes parts of Mexico, Guatemala and the entirety of Belize. The gernerally acccepted border is the Usumacinta River as it runs southeast through the states of Campeche, and Tabasco in Mexico, eventually becoming the Western border of Guatemala and finally forming the Divisional border of the Petén region of Guatemala. The remaining southern boundary of the Yucatan peninsula is less clearly marked and is generally excepted to follow the souther border of Petén, connecting with the extreme southern border of Belize.