Macaws Making a Costa Rican Comeback

Macaws Making a Costa Rican Comeback

Scarlet Macaws Making a Costa Rican Comeback: The Return of a God. Depicted as the fiery god of light, Itzamna, in ancient Mayan legends, the scarlet macaw (Ara macao) is unmistakable. With a wingspan of nearly five feet and a squawk that can’t be ignored, these majestic birds are crowd pleasers that seem to love the attention.

Costa Rica’s Whale-Watching Season: A Dance with Gentle Giants

Costa Rica’s Whale-Watching Season: A Dance with Gentle Giants

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Costa Rica's Whale-Watching Season: A Dance with Gentle Giants Ah, Costa Rica! A land where verdant jungles meet azure oceans, and the song of exotic birds accompanies the gentle rustling of palm leaves. There's a season...

Tropical Flowers and Hummingbirds

Tropical Flowers and Hummingbirds

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to learn all about our tropical flowers and the hummingbirds that visit them. Costa Rica has a diverse range of flowers due to our unique climate, enabled by our location...

Pacific Screech Owl

Pacific Screech Owl

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The Pacific screech-owl (Megascops cooperi) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. With nocturnal and crepuscular habits, it hunts...

Howler Monkeys:  Fascinating Creatures  of Costa Rica’s Forests

Howler Monkeys: Fascinating Creatures of Costa Rica’s Forests

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]When it comes to the diverse wildlife found in the forests of Central and South America, one creature stands out for its distinctive calls and intriguing behavior — the howler monkey. Here, we will explore the fascinating...

Fred’s Bird Adventures

Fred’s Bird Adventures

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1671810619211{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The Sulphur-Winged Parakeet Bird in Brief The Sulphur-Winged Parakeet (Pyrrhura hoffmanni)   Also known as Hoffman’s conure or the sulfur-winged...

Kingfishers: The Halcyon Love Birds

Kingfishers: The Halcyon Love Birds

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kingfishers: The Halcyon Love Birds. Photo Caption: The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher, is confined to those continents and parts of northern Africa. This article highlights the species that birdwatchers...

What’s that huge nest in the tree?

What’s that huge nest in the tree?

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What's that big nest in the trees? Hornets? Wasps? Flies? Ants? Good try, they are termites.   Termites are small insects that are found throughout Costa Rica. They are known for their ability to eat away at wood...

Coatis the Clowns of the Forest

Coatis the Clowns of the Forest

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Oh, the adorable Coatis of Costa Rica! These charming creatures never fail to captivate the hearts of visitors with their endearing antics and lovable nature. When you encounter a coati in the wild, prepare yourself for a...

Motmots of Costa Rica

Motmots of Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Motmots are proof that common birds are not necessarily common looking. A stunning family of birds — one or more of the six motmot types — are readily found in and along the edges of forests throughout Costa Rica. Both...