Birds of Costa Rica

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers not only stunning vistas and tranquil escapes, but also the opportunity to encounter a dazzling array of birdlife. Today, we turn our binoculars to a delightful resident, the aptly named Cinnamon Becard. … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our gaze to a bird of striking appearance and curious habits – the Black-crowned Tityra (Tityra inquisitor). A Bird of Many Names This … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of black and white catches your eye. It’s the Black-and-white Becard, a stunning resident gracing the mountain forests surrounding our Costa Rican retreat. This aptly named bird is a true spectacle, and with a … Read More

High in the cool embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, a captivating sight awaits the patient observer. Darting through the leaves, a flash of black and white catches the eye – the Barred Becard, a resident of these verdant highlands. … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud cover, dwells a secretive resident: the Thicket Tinamou. This little brown bird, with its penchant for the shadows and talent … Read More

Deep within the verdant embrace of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a symphony of birdsong fills the air. But amidst the vibrant melodies, there exists a more subtle vocalist, a master of camouflage: the Slaty-breasted Tinamou (Crypturellus boucardi). This shy … Read More

High in the misty embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain forests dwells a bird as elusive as it is enchanting – the Highland Tinamou. Often shrouded in mystery due to its secretive nature, this little ground dweller holds a special place … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald canopy meets the misty air, lives a little brown bird with a big secret. The Little Tinamou, a shy and elusive resident of our forests, might be easy to miss … Read More

As the first rays of dawn paint the Costa Rican mountains with soft hues of pink and orange, a haunting melody pierces the stillness. This rich, velvety whistle, rising and falling in waves, belongs to none other than the Great … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, nature unveils its wonders at every turn. Today, we turn our gaze to a captivating resident of the forest floor – the rosy thrush-tanager. A Shy … Read More