Rufous-tailed Hummingbird – Common Garden Jewel Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Costa Rica. View gallery The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) is one of the most common hummingbirds in Costa Rica. Its rufous tail and green plumage make it a familiar sight at feeders. See also our Manuel Antonio National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also our Tortuguero…
Clay-colored Thrush – Costa Rica’s National Bird Clay-colored Thrush, Costa Rica bird. View gallery The Clay-colored Thrush (Turdus grayi) is Costa Rica’s national bird. While not as flashy as other species, its beautiful song is a quintessential sound of Costa Rica. See also our White-throated Magpie-Jay – Costa Rica Birding Guide guide. See also our…
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…
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…
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…