Birds of Costa Rica

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nature’s orchestra plays a constant melody. From the raucous calls of toucans to the delicate whispers of hummingbirds, every day brings a new avian encounter. Today, we turn our focus to a resident … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the vibrant chorus, there exists a more elusive vocalist: the Mountain Thrush (Turdus plebejus). This shy inhabitant of the cloud forests adds a touch … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest thins and gives way to a cooler, coniferous embrace, a secretive songbird takes center stage – the Gray-cheeked Thrush. Unlike its vibrantly plumaged neighbors, this thrush favors … Read More

As you wake to the soft glow of dawn here at our mountain retreat, a beautiful melody might greet your ears. It’s the unmistakable song of the Yigüirro, also known as the Clay-colored Thrush, Costa Rica’s national bird. This common … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the vibrant chorus, there exists a more secretive vocalist: the Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush. This elusive thrush, with its subtle charm, might take some patience to … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air thins and the emerald embrace of the rainforest loosens its grip, another kind of magic unfolds. Here, on the drier, sun-drenched slopes, a fascinating resident calls this wild haven home: … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another exciting encounter with the phenomenal feathered residents of Costa Rica! Today, we delve into the secretive world of the Silvery-fronted Tapaculo, a skulking songbird that dwells in the highland forests of our country. The … Read More

Even amidst the lush greenery and vibrant hues of our mountain retreat, a splash of color can truly stand out. This week, we turn our binoculars to a resident who brings a touch of sunshine with it – the aptly … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flit of movement catches your eye. A flash of bright yellow disappears behind a bromeliad, then emerges again, a dapper little bird with a surprising splash of color. This, my friends, is the Sulphur-rumped … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, where the air grows thin and the emerald forests cling to steep slopes, lives a bird unlike any other. This feathered resident, the aptly named Peg-billed Finch, is a captivating creature shrouded … Read More