Birds of Costa Rica

High up in the Costa Rican canopy, a vibrant symphony unfolds each morning. Amongst the emerald leaves and colorful blooms, flit tiny emerald jewels – the Orange-chinned Parakeet, also known as the Tovi Parakeet. While these parakeets may grace the … Read More

High in the misty canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, a jewel flits between the emerald leaves. This is the Yellow-crowned Parrot, a dazzling ambassador of the cloud forests and a rare sight for those lucky enough to encounter it. … Read More

Here at the retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, we wake each day to a symphony of birdsong. Today, let’s turn our attention to a vibrant resident flitting through the trees: the Olive-throated Parakeet. Looking … Read More

High up in the lush canopy of the Costa Rican mountains, a symphony of emerald green flits through the leaves. But look a little closer, and you might catch a glimpse of a fiery splash of color – the Crimson-fronted … Read More

High up in the canopy, a symphony of emerald leaves sways in the Costa Rican breeze. But look closer, and you might catch a glimpse of a feathered jewel flitting through the foliage. This, my friends, is the Brown-hooded Parrot, … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air chills and cloud forests cling to the slopes, lives a little emerald jewel – the Barred Parakeet. Unlike its long-tailed cousins that grace the lowlands, this petite parrot is a creature … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest reigns supreme, a flash of turquoise might catch your eye. This isn’t a mystical sprite, but the stunning Keel-billed Motmot, a resident of these verdant heights. Here … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our binoculars to a vibrant resident of the dryer lowlands and forest edges – the captivating Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa). Looking for the … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest unfolds, flit a captivating cast of avian characters. Among them, the Tody Motmot stands out, a speck of vibrant color and playful energy. This tiny bird … Read More