๐ Emerald Swift | Sceloporus malachiticus ๐ฆ ๐ Seen in Cartago, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ Emerald swifts are distinctly bright green in color, with males typically being more striking than females, having bright blue patches on either side of the belly. Also Known as: Green…
๐ Cream-Spotted Tigerwing | Tithorea tarricina ๐ฆ ๐ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ A striking butterfly native to Central and South America, known for its bright orange and black coloration with white spots. It’s a toxic species, and its distinctive markings serve as…
๐ American Crocodile | Crocodylus acutus ๐ ๐ Seen in San Josรฉ, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ It has a noticeably elongated, toothy snout. The total length of adults is about 6 m, making it the second largest crocodile in the Americas. Also Known as: Needle…
๐ Rosy Wolfsnail | Euglandina rosea ๐ ๐ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ It is native to the southern United States. It is a voracious predator of other snails, so it was introduced to Hawaii and several Polynesian islands to control the giant…
๐ Clay-Colored Thrush | Turdus grayi ๐ฆโโฌ ๐ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ In 1977, Costa Ricans chose the yigรผirro as a national symbol (over many much more colorful birds that inhabit the country) due to its strong and melodious song that always…
๐ Clay-Colored Thrush | Turdus grayi ๐ฆโโฌ ๐ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ Its eggs are typically pale blue with reddish-brown and gray markings. They are laid in a cup-shaped nest built by the female. The nest is made of grass, moss, feathers,…
๐ Sky Plant surrounded by Tree Trunks and Lichen | Tillandsia ionantha ๐ฑ ๐ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ The place where this photo was taken is guaranteed to be free of pollution due to two reasons: Sky plants absorb pollutants and help…
๐ Peace Lily | Spathiphyllum wallisii ๐ฑ ๐ Seen in Cartago, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ Many plant lovers say it brings peace and tranquility to the home. It’s widely used to purify the air, and under good lighting, it produces large, long-lasting white flowers. Also…
๐ Torch Ginger | Etlingera elatior ๐ชด ๐ Seen in Cartago, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ Its common name stems from the inflorescenceยดs resemblance to a flaming torch, offering a vivid visual cue to its identity. Also Known as: Ginger Flower, Red Ginger Lily, Torch Lily,…
๐ Pink Rain Lily | Zephyranthes carinata ๐ธ ๐ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ This plant gets its name from the small, pretty flowers that bloom shortly after the rainy season begins. Also Known as: Rosepink zephyr lily Plant Type: Herb Lifespan: Perennial…
๐ Moss Rose | Portulaca grandiflora ๐ ๐ Seen in Heredia, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ The scientific name ยจPortulacaยจ (Latin), hints at the ‘little door’ feature of its seed pod, which pops open when the seeds mature. ยจGrandifloraยจ indicates the prominence of its silk-textured blooms.…
๐ Common Passionfruit | Passiflora edulis ๐ ๐ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท ๐ฌ This tree is responsible for producing one of the fruits richest in calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins A and C: the common passionfruit. Also Known as: Purple granadilla, Purple passionfruit,…
