Belize 5-CENTS (KM47)¶
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Reverse FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER
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Obverse Coat of Arms
- Composition
- Nickel-Brass
- Country
- Belize
- Approx. Size
- 20mm
- Area
- Central America
- Animal Class
- Birds
- Species
- Fork-tailed Flycatcher
- KM#
- 47
The adult Fork-tailed Flycatcher is typically 38 cm long, and over half of that is tail. The long tail opens and closes in flight like a pair of scissors.
Belize¶
- Area
- Central America
Belize -- the country formerly known as British Honduras -- is a nice place to visit. The United Nations supported the people of Belize in 1975, and asked Britain and Guatemala to figure things out. They did, and independence came in 1981. Belize is home to hundreds of species of colourful birds, some of which are celebrated on their coins.
