Birds of Costa Rica

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in being surrounded by not just breathtaking landscapes, but by a vibrant tapestry of life. Today, we turn our gaze to a feathered friend that might be easy to miss … Read More

High above the lush canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of brown and red might catch your eye. It’s the Harris’s hawk, a magnificent bird of prey that glides effortlessly on the mountain thermals. While not as common … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we have the privilege of witnessing a dazzling array of avian wonders. Today, we turn our gaze to the undisputed king of the Costa Rican rainforest … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud cover, soars a creature of remarkable grace – the Gray-lined Hawk. This aptly named avian predator, with its sleek form and … Read More

High atop the ancient trees of Costa Rica’s verdant rainforests, a majestic predator reigns. The Crested Eagle, with its impressive size and regal bearing, is a true spectacle for any birdwatcher lucky enough to glimpse it. While sightings of this … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of black catches your eye. It could be the Common Black Hawk, a frequent visitor to Costa Rica’s skies. But wait! Look closer. Does that silhouette have longer legs, a different beak, and … Read More

Costa Rica’s vibrant tapestry of life extends far beyond the realm of colorful flora and playful monkeys. Look a little higher, and you might be rewarded with a glimpse of the aptly named Common Black Hawk, a majestic predator gracing … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of rufous feathers cuts through the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest. It’s the Black-collared Hawk, a bird of prey as adept at soaring as it is at snatching unsuspecting fish from … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of black and white cuts through the emerald foliage. This is the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus), a magnificent raptor gracing the skies above our Costa Rican retreat. While sightings … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our mountain retreat, a majestic dance unfolds. The Zone-tailed Hawk, a resident aerial acrobat, slices through the clear blue sky with effortless grace. For those seeking a glimpse of wonder on their Costa Rican … Read More