Birds of Costa Rica

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air grows crisp and the emerald embrace of the rainforest gives way to towering pines and firs, resides a tiny songbird with a voice that belies its size. This is the Lincoln’s … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air thrums with the hum of unseen life, resides a little bird with a big secret. The Grasshopper Sparrow, a master of camouflage and song, might flit past unnoticed by the untrained … Read More

Our secluded mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers a haven for a stunning variety of birds. From the flamboyant Scarlet Macaws to the elusive Resplendent Quetzals, the avian symphony that fills our mornings is a constant source of wonder. … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of birdsong that fills the crisp morning air. But with over 900 species calling Costa Rica home, it can be hard to identify the feathered performers in … Read More

While the vibrant plumage of toucans and the piercing calls of macaws may steal the show, a quieter resident graces the mountain slopes of our Costa Rican retreat – the Clay-colored Sparrow. This small but spunky songbird might not be … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air grows crisp and the emerald blanket of rainforest gives way to a mosaic of pines and meadows, you might catch the sweet, rapid song of a little visitor from the north. … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, resides a little bird with a surprising splash of color. It’s the Yellow-thighed Brushfinch, a resident gracing the highlands of … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, amidst the emerald embrace of the Talamancan Range and the Serranía del Darién, flit a bird of subtle beauty – the Sooty-faced Finch. This little songbird, though not as vibrantly colored as … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where emerald forests meet azure skies, a symphony of birdsong fills the air. But amidst the vibrant melodies of toucans and the raucous calls of parrots, a subtler tune emerges – the bouncing-ball song … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, flitting through the mossy branches, you might catch a glimpse of a vibrant songbird – the Sooty-capped Chlorospingus (Chlorospingus pileatus). This little ball of energy, with its striking colors and interesting habits, … Read More