Birds of Costa Rica

Even with hundreds of dazzling resident birds, Costa Rica welcomes fascinating visitors during the migration seasons. One such transient treasure is the Northern Waterthrush, a ground-foraging warbler gracing our mountain streams with its presence from March to May. Keep your … Read More

High in the mountain canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flurry of movement catches your eye. A flash of blue darts between branches, flitting and hopping with impressive agility. This is the Northern Parula, a tiny songbird gracing our … Read More

While the Nashville warbler might not be a Costa Rican native, this tiny songbird graces our mountain retreat with its presence during its migratory journey. Its bright yellow plumage and energetic spirit bring a touch of sunshine to our lush, … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air chills and the emerald cloak of the rainforest thins, a secretive songbird weaves through the dense undergrowth. This elusive fellow is the Mourning Warbler, a small but fascinating resident in our … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rican rainforests, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our binoculars to a captivating visitor – the Magnolia warbler, a tiny burst of color flitting … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of yellow catches your eye. But wait, it isn’t a bananaquit or a toucan. As it dips back into the foliage, a hint of blue-gray peeks through. You’ve just encountered the elusive MacGillivray’s warbler, … Read More

While Costa Rica boasts a vibrant tapestry of resident birds, some feathered friends grace us only during their migratory journeys. One such visitor is the Louisiana Waterthrush, a spritely songbird gracing our mountain streams with its presence from March to … Read More

While not a permanent resident, Costa Rica plays a vital role in the fascinating life cycle of the Kentucky Warbler. This vibrant songbird graces our mountain forests with its presence during the winter months, offering a fleeting glimpse of sunshine … Read More

While toucans and scarlet macaws might steal the spotlight, the Costa Rican rainforest thrums with the life of smaller, more vibrant birds. One such wonder is the Hooded Warbler, a flitting flash of sunshine that frequents the mountain forests around … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the emerald embrace of the rainforest reigns, you might catch a glimpse of a vibrant songster flitting through the brush. This little ray of sunshine is the Gray-crowned … Read More