Birds of Costa Rica

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the forests shimmer with emerald hues, resides a tiny avian treasure – the Elegant Euphonia (Chlorophonia elegantissima). This dazzling songbird might be small in stature, but its beauty … Read More

High in the misty canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, a vibrant melody cuts through the emerald stillness. It’s the Yellow-bellied Siskin, a dazzling songbird that injects a burst of sunshine into the cool mountain air. Here at our Costa … Read More

High in the mountains that cradle our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of orange streaks through the emerald embrace of the rainforest. This isn’t a hallucination brought on by the invigorating mountain air – it’s the Orange-breasted Falcon (Falco deiroleucus), … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of grey disappears between the leaves. Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the secretive Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon (Micrastur mirandollei). This elusive raptor is … Read More

Our secluded mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers a symphony of sights and sounds unlike any other. From the vibrant calls of toucans to the delicate hum of hummingbirds, the Costa Rican rainforest brims with life. Today, we turn … Read More

High atop your private balcony at our mountain retreat, you raise your binoculars to a burst of movement against the cerulean canvas. Could it be a hawk? An eagle? Prepare to be dazzled, for you might be witnessing the aerial … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a feathered blur streaks by. It’s the Peregrine Falcon, a magnificent aerial hunter with a claim to fame: the fastest animal on Earth! While not a permanent resident, these … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. From the flamboyant toucans to the secretive antbirds, each species adds its unique melody to the rainforest chorus. Today, … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend in our Costa Rican birding extravaganza! Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a master of the reptilian realm – the aptly named Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans). While you might expect a … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend feature here at your Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we take to the skies (figuratively, for now) to explore a fascinating bird that thrives in both the open fields of our lowlands … Read More