Birds of Costa Rica

High in the verdant canopy of the Costa Rican mountains, a flash of black and white catches your eye. It’s the White-crowned Manakin, a tiny ambassador of the rainforest, gracing our retreat with its presence. This dazzling songbird is a … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, nature puts on a daily spectacle. From the croaking chorus of the red-eyed tree frog to the majestic flight of the scarlet macaw, our haven is … Read More

High up in the lush canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a tiny dancer puts on a captivating show. The Red-capped Manakin, a dazzling little bird with a fiery secret, is a resident in the verdant mountains surrounding our Costa Rican … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, the symphony of birdsong is a constant companion. But among the fluttering flashes of color and the melodious calls, there exists a more secretive resident: the … Read More

High in the lush Costa Rican mountains, where emerald rivers snake through the rainforest, you might catch a glimpse of a dazzling avian jewel – the Green-and-rufous Kingfisher. This shy but stunning bird is a resident of the American tropics, … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our binoculars to a dazzling little resident, the American Pygmy Kingfisher. This miniature marvel is the … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air hums with life and emerald valleys unfurl below, resides a captivating resident – the Green Kingfisher. This dazzling bird, a frequent visitor to the Cloud Forest Retreat, is a vibrant … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the streams tumble down verdant slopes, you might catch a glimpse of a flash of electric blue. This vibrant visitor is the Belted Kingfisher, a charismatic bird with … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we delve into the world of the Amazon Kingfisher, a vibrant hunter gracing the waterways of our Central American paradise. A Jewel-toned Giant: The Amazon … Read More

High up in the lush canopy, a flash of blue catches your eye. It’s the Ringed Kingfisher, a magnificent bird with a raucous call that echoes through the Costa Rican mountains. This kingfisher, the largest in the Americas, is a … Read More