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Birds of Costa Rica

A Tiny Territorial Defender: The Willow Flycatcher in the Costa Rican Highlands

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forests, flits a tiny ball of feathery determination: the Willow Flycatcher. This unassuming songbird, though common throughout North America, finds a cozy winter home in our lush … Read More

A Tiny Treasure: The White-throated Spadebill

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we share our haven with a dazzling array of avian wonders. Today, we turn our gaze to a diminutive resident of the forest undergrowth, the White-throated … Read More

The Unassuming Acrobatic Hunter: Unveiling the White-throated Flycatcher

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air chills and emerald foliage carpets the slopes, resides an unassuming insectivore – the White-throated Flycatcher (Empidonax albigularis). This little ball of feathers, though common, might escape the notice of the untrained … Read More

A Regal Resident: The White-ringed Flycatcher

Soak in the symphony of the rainforest at our Costa Rican retreat. Today, we turn our binoculars to a true aristocrat of the canopy, the White-ringed Flycatcher (Conopias albovittatus). This stunning bird, with its bold markings and impressive perch, is … Read More

A Tiny Hunter with a Big Crest: The Tufted Flycatcher

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the verdant tapestry of the cloud forest, a flash of orange catches your eye. It’s the Tufted Flycatcher, a tiny dynamo with a surprising crest and an even bigger appetite for insects. This … Read More

A Feisty Flash of Yellow: The Tropical Kingbird

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might catch a flash of bright yellow darting through the trees. This isn’t a hummingbird, but its equally colorful counterpart, the Tropical Kingbird. … Read More

The Torrent Tyrannulet: A Tiny Master of the Mountain Rapids

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where rushing rivers carve their paths through lush greenery, lives a little bird with a big personality – the Torrent Tyrannulet. This feathered acrobat isn’t your average songbird. Forget chirping serenades from tree branches. … Read More

A Touch of the Tropics: The Vibrant Sulphur-Bellied Flycatcher

As you delve deeper into the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, prepare to be serenaded by an unexpected symphony. Among the vibrant calls and melodic whistles, you might hear a sound that piques your curiosity – a series of squeaks … Read More

The Sociable Singer: Unveiling the Social Flycatcher in the Costa Rican Highlands

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the verdant embrace of the rainforest canopy, flits a bird as lively as its name – the Social Flycatcher. This little songbird, a member of the tyrant flycatcher family, is a common … Read More

A Sharp Switch-choo in the Mountains: The Slaty-capped Flycatcher

Here at our Costa Rican retreat nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we wake each day to a symphony of birdsong. Today, let’s turn our binoculars towards a sprightly resident of the forest edge – the aptly named … Read More