Happy Cinco de Mayo

Today is Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrated on May 5th in the United States and Mexico.

Do you recognize all the birds in this picture? These birds can be found in Mexico. They are from top-left: Green Kingfisher, Green Jay, Black-crested Titmouse, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Crested Caracara, Scarlet Macaw, Roadside Hawk, White-fronted Amazon and Great Kiskadee.

Feliz Cinco de Mayo with Birdorable birds

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