Birds of Costa Rica

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we delve into the secretive world of the White-naped Brushfinch (Atlapetes albinucha), a skulking songster that frequents the shady undergrowth. A Striking Songbird in Hiding … Read More

Soar through the Costa Rican rainforest with us today as we spotlight a magnificent resident of the emerald treetops – the Great Green Macaw. This colossal parrot isn’t just a sight to behold, it’s a vital component of the rainforest … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the verdant mountains, nature’s wonders unfold every day. Today, we turn our focus to a rather shy but undeniably handsome resident – the White-eared Ground-Sparrow (Melozone leucotis). This sparrow isn’t your average … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings are a symphony of birdsong. From the melodic calls of the toucan to the vibrant chatter of wrens, the soundtrack of the rainforest is a constant source of wonder. Today, we turn … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forests, flits a tiny jewel of a bird – the Red-fronted Parrotlet (Touit costaricensis). For those lucky enough to catch … Read More

Costa Rica’s rainforests are a treasure trove of avian diversity. Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the Cordillera mountains, you’ll encounter a dazzling array of feathered residents. Today, we turn our gaze to a boldly … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the emerald embrace of the rainforest thins, resides a little burst of sunshine – the Common Chlorospingus. This small but vibrant songbird is a familiar sight for our … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forests, flits a dazzling jewel – the Sulphur-winged Parakeet. For those lucky enough to spot this vibrant visitor at … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nature unfolds in a symphony of sights and sounds. Today, we turn our gaze to a captivating songbird, the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch (Arremon brunneinucha). Though shy and elusive, this little brushfinch is a true … Read More

High in the misty mountains of our Costa Rican retreat, the symphony of the rainforest is ever-present. But among the melodious calls of toucans and the screeches of scarlet macaws, there exists a smaller songbird with a surprising talent for … Read More