Birds of Costa Rica

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of life. Among the vibrant orchestra of birdsong, the Stripe-tailed Hummingbird (Eupherusa eximia) flits by like a jeweled bullet. Today, we … Read More

As the sun filters through the Costa Rican rainforest canopy, a vibrant hum fills the air. A blur of emerald zips between blossoming flowers, its wings beating at an astonishing pace. This is the Scaly-breasted Hummingbird, a resident gracing the … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a vibrant symphony of life. From the booming calls of the toucan to the melodic whistles of the wren, our haven is a … Read More

Here at Serenity Mountain Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by a vibrant tapestry of birdlife. Today, we turn our gaze to a tiny titan, a flash of emerald and fire … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air chills and emerald forests cling to misty slopes, flits a dazzling hummingbird – the Purple-throated Mountaingem. This tiny jewel, a resident of the Cordillera Central, Cordillera Volcánica Central, and the Talamancas, … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a symphony of life. Among the vibrant orchestra of birdsong, one particularly dazzling soloist takes center stage – the … Read More

High in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, a vibrant hum fills the air. It’s the Long-billed Starthroat, a hummingbird that lives up to its name in every way. If you’re lucky enough to spot this dazzling creature … Read More

High in the lush rainforests that cradle our Costa Rican retreat, a fascinating creature flits amongst the leaves. The Long-billed Hermit, a hummingbird unlike any other, embodies the magic of this hidden world. With its dazzling plumage and unique feeding … Read More

As the sun paints the Costa Rican mountains with a golden glow, a flurry of emerald streaks through the air. If you look closely, you might catch a glimpse of the Lesser Violetear, a dazzling hummingbird that frequents our mountain … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we have the privilege of being surrounded by some of the most vibrant and diverse birdlife on the planet. Today, we turn our gaze to a dazzling resident of the cloud forest, the … Read More