Birds of Costa Rica

High above the emerald canopy of our mountain retreat, a magnificent creature reigns supreme. The King Vulture, with its vibrant plumage and impressive wingspan, is a Costa Rican icon, gracing the skies with its regal presence. While some might find … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the vibrant tapestry of birdlife that flits through our lush rainforests. But today, we turn our attention to a bird not as readily seen, a fleeting visitor with a … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking vistas and a chorus of exotic birdsong, some of the most fascinating feathered friends might be the ones you least expect. Today, we turn our attention to a tiny ball of sunshine flitting through … Read More

Often seen circling high above, the Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) is a vital scavenger gracing the skies of Costa Rica. These large, black birds play a crucial role in the ecosystem, earning them the title of nature’s cleanup crew. Want … Read More

High in the lush embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, a flash of rusty red catches your eye. It’s the Chestnut-capped Warbler, a tiny ball of energy flitting through the dense understory. This little wonder, a recent addition to the … Read More

High in the cool Costa Rican mountains, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forest, you might catch a glimpse of a vibrant flash of yellow flitting through the branches. This is the Cape May warbler, a small songbird that … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air hangs cool and the emerald embrace of the rainforest reigns supreme, you might catch a fleeting glimpse of a vibrant songbird – the Canada Warbler. But don’t be fooled by its … Read More

As you delve deeper into the verdant embrace of our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica, prepare to be enchanted by a chorus of birdsong unlike any other. One of the feathered residents you might encounter flitting amongst the undergrowth … Read More

Even for the most seasoned birders, the rainforest can be a cacophony of color and sound. Vibrant toucans flash overhead, squawking monkeys announce their presence, and the emerald canopy seems to hold a thousand unseen melodies. But amidst the visual … Read More