Birds of Costa Rica

Here at our Costa Rican retreat nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we wake up each day to a symphony of birdsong. Today, let’s turn our attention to a vibrant resident gracing the forest canopy – the Silver-throated … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our gaze to a vibrant gem flitting through the forest canopy – the Shining Honeycreeper. True to its name, this little tanager is … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we are surrounded by a symphony of life. From the raucous calls of toucans to the melodic whistles of wrens, birdsong is the soundtrack to our … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, a vibrant splash of color flits through the trees. This, my dear birding enthusiasts, is the Scarlet-rumped Tanager, a resident … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to our Costa Rican retreat nestled amidst the verdant mountains! Today, we turn our binoculars to a vibrant resident of the forest canopy, the Rufous-winged Tanager (Tangara lavinia). This little ball of color is sure to … Read More

High in the lush Costa Rican rainforest, a vibrant burst of color catches your eye. It’s the Red-legged Honeycreeper, a stunning songbird flitting through the leaves, its electric blue plumage a dazzling contrast to the emerald green foliage. This tiny … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we take pride in sharing the wonders of our vibrant avian community. Today, we turn our gaze to a bird whose name might undersell its charm … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of life. From the raucous calls of toucans to the delicate hum of hummingbirds, birdsong fills the air. Today, we turn … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the emerald foliage sways in the breeze, you might just catch a glimpse of a vibrant little songbird flitting amongst the leaves. This is the Morelet’s seedeater, a … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another avian adventure in the heart of Costa Rica! Today, we turn our gaze to a dazzling little denizen of the rainforest canopy, the Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza). Though not as flamboyant as some of … Read More