Blue-crowned Motmot – The Clockwork Bird Blue-crowned Motmot, Costa Rica. View gallery The Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota) is known for its distinctive tail-fanning behavior. This colorful bird is a favorite of birders in Costa Rica. See also our White-throated Magpie-Jay – Costa Rica Birding Guide guide. See also our Manuel Antonio National Park – Birding…
Montezuma Oropendola – The Weaving Master Montezuma Oropendola, Costa Rica. View gallery The Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) is one of Costa Rica’s most memorable birds. The males’ spectacular hanging nests and guttural calls make them unforgettable. See also our White-throated Magpie-Jay – Costa Rica Birding Guide guide. See also our Manuel Antonio National Park –…
Great Green Macaw – The Majestic Ara Great Green Macaw, Costa Rica. View gallery The Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus) is the largest parrot in Costa Rica and a flagship species for conservation. These magnificent birds require large tracts of forest and are a priority for birders. See also our Manuel Antonio National Park –…
Osa Peninsula – Costa Rica’s Biodiversity Hotspot Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. View gallery The Osa Peninsula is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Corcovado National Park protects the last remaining Pacific lowland rainforest in Central America. See also our White-throated Magpie-Jay – Costa Rica Birding Guide guide. See also our Manuel Antonio National…
Monteverde Cloud Forest – Legendary Birding Destination Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica. View gallery Monteverde Cloud Forest is world-renowned for its biodiversity. The mystical cloud-shrouded forest is home to the Resplendent Quetzal and dozens of endemic species. See also our Tortuguero National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also our Palo Verde National Park –…
La Selva Biological Station – Premier Lowland Rainforest La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica. View gallery La Selva Biological Station is one of the premier research stations in the Neotropics. Its network of trails through pristine lowland rainforest offers exceptional birding opportunities. See also our White-throated Magpie-Jay – Costa Rica Birding Guide guide. See also…
Fiery-throated Hummingbird – A Jewel of the Highlands Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Costa Rica. View gallery The Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) is a stunning endemic found only in Costa Rica and western Panama. Despite its small size, it packs incredible color into every view. See also our Tortuguero National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also our…
Carara National Park – Premier Pacific Lowland Birding Carara National Park, Costa Rica. View gallery Carara National Park is one of the most accessible and rewarding birding destinations in Costa Rica. Located along the central Pacific coast, it protects transitional forest between the wet Caribbean and dry Pacific ecosystems. See also our San Gerardo de…
Resplendent Quetzal – The Legendary Cloud Forest Jewel Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica. View gallery The Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world. This sacred bird of the Maya and Aztecs remains a bucket-list species for birders worldwide. See also our White-throated Magpie-Jay – Costa Rica Birding…
Keel-billed Toucan – The Rainbow-Billed Toucan Keel-billed Toucan photographed in Costa Rica. View gallery The Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) is one of Costa Rica’s most recognizable birds. Its enormous multi-colored bill—featuring yellow, orange, red, and green—is instantly iconic. See also our Manuel Antonio National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also our Tortuguero National Park…