Birds of Costa Rica (Helm Field Guides)

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There are over 50 different species of hummingbirds in Costa Rica, so you’re bound to see some on your travels! In fact, you’ll see them pretty much everywhere you go.

The Osa Peninsula is one of the most biodiverse places in Costa Rica, which is already the most biodiverse country in the world!Over 460 species of bird can be found here, so we’re not kidding when we say it’s an ideal destination. Arenal Volcano is also one of Costa Rica’s top attractions. Arenal Volcano is located closest to the town of La Fortuna. You can book this full-day tour from La Fortuna that takes you to the volcano to hike, the famous La Fortuna Waterfall and even a hanging bridge – it’s a full day of adventure! Chase Waterfalls However, there are certain places that are absolute gems for bird lovers. Certain towns and national parks offer a truly exceptional variety of birdlife that is a dream come true for any keen birdwatcher. 1. Osa Peninsula Corcovado National Park is filled with birds! Of course, we’d be here all day if we listed every bird you might see, but some of the most interesting ones to keep an eye out for are: o Concise text that describes key field marks for positive identification, as well as habitat, behavior, and vocalizations.One of the more striking cotingas is the crimson fruitcrow, which is bright red with brown wings. They can be found throughout the country in several rainforests and national parks. Related Read: If spending more time in Costa Rica is for you, these multi-day guided tours are great options! 11. Cotingas Spangled Cotinga You don’t have to visit Carara National Park as part of a tour although, as always, it’s super helpful to do so to get the most out of your birding experience.

Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest on this early-morning birdwatching tour and possibly see the rare Resplendent Quetzal. We’ll start by saying that there are really no bad places to go birding in Costa Rica – pretty much everywhere is good. The park’s forests are less dense than the rainforests in other national parks, which makes it a fairly easy place to spot wildlife – perfect for beginners!The harpy eagle is the largest eagle in the country, reaching up to 3 feet in length (that’s almost 1 meter). Unfortunately, it’s also severely endangered. The park is open from 8 am until 4 pm daily, and it’s home to lowland tropical rainforest where you can spot jaguars alongside a huge variety of tropical birds. In fact, over 300 species of birds have been recorded here, including: This is the one compact, portable, and user-friendly field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. It features descriptions and illustrations of all 903 species definitely known from Costa Rica, including pelagics and species regular to Cocos Island. Fifty-six of these species are placed in a "Rarities" section that includes accidentals, rarer pelagics, and species that have not been reported in more than twenty years. You can also upgrade from a group to a private tour if you prefer, and you can add a 2-hour birding trip along the Tarcoles River. Scarlet macaws – in fact, the Osa Peninsula is the best place in Costa Rica to see these beautiful birds!

If you want to take a birdwatching tour from San José, then this tour is a great option. You’ll start early and head into Braulio-Carrillo National Park to see some of the best tropical birdlife that Costa Rica has to offer, including the rare bare-throated umbrellabird. Standard format field guide with 49 high quality color plates and ~8 mammals per plate. Detailed and accurate, but it’s mammals only.. lots of rats and bats as well as the monkeys, felines, and marine mammals.Aside from Corcovado National Park, the Drake Trail in Drake Bay is one of the best places in the Osa Peninsula to go birdwatching, and we saw a ton of toucans when we walked it. As you can probably guess from the name, the mangrove hummingbird can be spotted in the country’s many mangroves, while Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the best places to see the coppery-headed emerald. The appearance of this new, compact guide to the birds of Costa Rica should spur even more international birders to come to this avian paradise. I congratulate the author and artist on a job well done."

Rio Celeste is another beautiful waterfall that is famous for its bright blue water. Rio Celeste is a popular attraction to visit from Guanacaste Province and this particular tour includes transport from there. Alternatively, you can book this tour from La Fortuna or this tour from San Jose. See the wildlifeby Rainforest Publications (Author), Mark Wainwright (Illustrator), Robert Dean (Illustrator), Jannah Brown (Illustrator), Enrique Leal (Illustrator) (2010), ISBN: 1888538120 The guide to Costa Rica’s amphibians, herpatofauna, and reptiles. This is a big book and not for the field but it’s one of our favorites on the bookshelf. Hundreds of fantastic color photos and detailed species accounts with range maps, breeding and much more