Birds of Costa Rica

High in the canopy, a flash of olive green catches your eye. It darts and dips, flitting from branch to branch with surprising agility. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, is the Yellow-olive Flycatcher, a resident acrobat of Costa Rica’s mountainous … Read More

High up in the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flit of movement catches your eye. A flash of yellow darts between the leaves, alighting briefly on a branch before disappearing once more. This could be the dazzling … Read More

High in the canopy, a flurry of feathers flits from branch to branch. Its sharp eyes scan the leaves, its tiny beak poised for action. This energetic resident of the Costa Rican mountains is the Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet, a captivating little … Read More

High in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest, a symphony of birdsong fills the air. But amidst the chorus, some performers are harder to spot than others. Today, we turn our gaze to a tiny titan of the … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, we take pride in showcasing the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us. Today, we turn our gaze to a visitor from afar, a flash of North American … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican canopy, a tiny hunter sits perched, its gaze fixed. This is the Tropical Pewee, a bird as unassuming in appearance as it is impressive in its aerial acrobatics. Often overlooked due to its subtle … Read More

High in the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s rainforests, flitting amongst the leaves, resides a little gem – the Stub-tailed Spadebill. This petite tyrant flycatcher, measuring a mere 3.74 inches, might be easy to miss, but its charm is undeniable. … Read More

High up in the lush embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of brown and white catches your eye. It’s the Streaked Flycatcher, a resident aerial acrobat known for its dynamic presence and impressive hunting skills. This blog post … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our binoculars to a familiar sight, a tiny acrobat with a big personality – the Southern … Read More

Deep within the verdant tapestry of Costa Rica’s mountain forests resides a tiny gem – the Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher. While not as vibrantly colored as some of its rainforest cousins, this little bird captivates with its subtle elegance and elusive nature. … Read More