Birds of Costa Rica

Hotel Rivel’s mountainous embrace shelters a wealth of biodiversity, from playful monkeys to vibrantly colored butterflies. But for bird enthusiasts, a true treasure awaits – the Yellow-billed Cotinga, a dazzling resident of Costa Rica’s Pacific lowlands. This captivating bird is … Read More

Hotel Rivel’s mountainous embrace in Costa Rica shelters a symphony of life. Today, we turn our spotlight to a true rainforest showstopper – the Bare-necked Umbrellabird! This magnificent bird, scientifically named Cephalopterus glabricollis, isn’t your average songbird. It’s a flamboyant … Read More

Here at Hotel Rivel, nature’s wonders surround you. As you delve deeper into the vibrant tapestry of Costa Rican wildlife, prepare to be enchanted by the Snowy Cotinga, a dazzling emblem of the cloud forest canopy. The Snowy Cotinga (Carpodectes … Read More

Here at Hotel Rivel, nature’s symphony plays outside your window. From the vibrant calls of toucans to the melodic whistles of wrens, Costa Rican birdsong is a constant reminder of the vibrant biodiversity that surrounds us. Today, we turn our … Read More

Here at Hotel Rivel, nature’s wonders surround you. From the vibrant flora to the symphony of bird calls, every day is an exciting exploration. Today, we turn our gaze skyward to meet a resident of the rainforest canopy – the … Read More

Here at Hotel Rivel, nature’s wonders surround you. From the towering trees reaching for the sky to the symphony of exotic creatures, every day is an exploration into Costa Rica’s vibrant biodiversity. Today, we turn our gaze to a true … Read More

High up in the misty canopy of the Costa Rican cloud forest, a sound unlike any other resonates through the dense foliage. A deep, resounding “bonk” echoes through the trees, a call that’s both powerful and strangely comical. This, my … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another exciting encounter with the phenomenal feathered residents of Hotel Rivel’s mountain paradise! Today, we delve into the aquatic realm to spotlight a sleek, skilled diver: the Neotropic Cormorant. A Black Beauty with a Twist … Read More

While Costa Rica is a haven for tropical birds with vibrant plumage, some visitors might be surprised to find a familiar sight flitting through the mountaintop forests. The Western Tanager, a dazzling songbird more commonly associated with western North America, … Read More

Here at Hotel Rivel, nature’s spectacle unfolds right outside your doorstep. As you venture into the verdant embrace of our Costa Rican mountains, keep your eyes peeled for a flash of red – you might just encounter the vibrant Red-crowned … Read More