Birds of Costa Rica

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forests, resides a vibrant tyrant flycatcher – the Couch’s Kingbird. This is your 2nd blog post on the incredible avian diversity … Read More

While Costa Rica is renowned for its vibrant emerald rainforests teeming with exotic birds, venture beyond the lush greenery and you’ll discover a hidden gem: the dry forests of the northern Pacific slope and Guanacaste. Here, amidst the sun-dappled scrub … Read More

High in the misty mountains surrounding our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of movement catches your eye. Perched on a branch, a tiny bird with a surprisingly rich chest puffs its tail nervously. This is the Tawny-chested Flycatcher, a resident … Read More

While Costa Rica boasts a vibrant tapestry of resident birds, some feathered friends grace us with their presence only during migration. One such visitor is the Western Wood-Pewee, a fascinating little flycatcher gracing our mountain forests with its lively presence … Read More

For those seeking a vibrant splash of color amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, look no further than the Golden-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes hemichrysus). This resident breeder graces the highlands of our country, particularly here at our mountain … Read More

High in the cloud-kissed mountains of Costa Rica, a secretive resident flits amongst the trees. This elusive bird, the Dark Pewee, adds a touch of intrigue to the vibrant tapestry of life at our mountain retreat. While not as common … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forests, flits a tiny hunter with a vibrant secret. This is the Yellowish Flycatcher, a resident gracing the highlands from the southern reaches of Mexico all the … Read More

High in the canopy, a burst of sunshine flits amongst the leaves. It’s not a rogue dandelion seed, but the aptly named Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, a delightful resident gracing the mountain forests of our Costa Rican retreat. While not as flashy … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, resides a tiny burst of sunshine – the Yellow-bellied Elaenia. This little tyrant flycatcher might be small, but it brings … Read More

High up in the canopy of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of bright yellow might catch your eye. This isn’t a flower basking in the dappled sunlight, but the aptly named Yellow Tyrannulet, a tiny songbird with a vibrant … Read More