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A Flash of Scarlet in the Mountains: The Enchanting Scarlet Macaw

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend from the vibrant tapestry of Costa Rican birds! Today, we take a detour from our mountain focus to celebrate a resident of the Pacific lowlands – the dazzling Scarlet Macaw. While not … Read More

The Mealy Majesty: A Gentle Giant of the Costa Rican Canopy

High up in the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a flash of green catches your eye. It’s the Mealy Parrot, a magnificent member of the Amazon genus and a resident of the mountain ranges that cradle our retreat. Make … Read More

A Flash of Green: Unveiling the Brown-throated Parakeet

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we wake up every day to a symphony of birdsong. Today, let’s turn our attention to a vibrant resident flitting through the trees – the Brown-throated … Read More

A Flash of Azure in the Rainforest: The Blue-headed Parrot

High up in the emerald canopy of Costa Rica’s mountains, a flash of blue catches your eye. It’s the Blue-headed Parrot, a stunning medium-sized bird with a plumage that reflects the vibrancy of its tropical home. Here at our mountain … Read More

A Flash of Emerald with a Golden Secret: The Enchanting Yellow-Naped Parrot

High up in the canopy of our mountain retreat, a symphony of emerald green flits through the leaves. If you look closely, you might catch a glimpse of the resident celebrities of the skies – the Yellow-naped Parrot. These intelligent … Read More

A Flash of Green with a Fiery Secret: The Orange-Chinned Parakeet

High up in the Costa Rican canopy, a vibrant symphony unfolds each morning. Amongst the emerald leaves and colorful blooms, flit tiny emerald jewels – the Orange-chinned Parakeet, also known as the Tovi Parakeet. While these parakeets may grace the … Read More

A Flash of Gold in the Mountains: The Enchanting Yellow-crowned Parrot

High in the misty canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, a jewel flits between the emerald leaves. This is the Yellow-crowned Parrot, a dazzling ambassador of the cloud forests and a rare sight for those lucky enough to encounter it. … Read More

A Flash of Green: The Olive-throated Parakeet

Here at the retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, we wake each day to a symphony of birdsong. Today, let’s turn our attention to a vibrant resident flitting through the trees: the Olive-throated Parakeet. Looking … Read More

A Flash of Crimson: The Vibrant Crimson-Fronted Parakeet

High up in the lush canopy of the Costa Rican mountains, a symphony of emerald green flits through the leaves. But look a little closer, and you might catch a glimpse of a fiery splash of color – the Crimson-fronted … Read More

A Flash of Red in the Green: Unveiling the Brown-Hooded Parrot

High up in the canopy, a symphony of emerald leaves sways in the Costa Rican breeze. But look closer, and you might catch a glimpse of a feathered jewel flitting through the foliage. This, my friends, is the Brown-hooded Parrot, … Read More