🔍 Crimson-fronted Parakeet | Psittacara finschi 🦜 📍 Seen in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 They are very beautiful. They have plumage of intense green tones. The intense red feathers on their heads stand out. This beautiful bird has a large, hooked beak. It…
🔍 Yellow-Head Caracara | Daptrius chimachima 🦅 📍 Seen in Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 This bird can be found year-round in most of South America and the southern part of Costa Rica (Puntarenas and Guanacaste), as well as in the southwestern part of…
🔍 Blue-and-White Swallow | Pygochelidon cyanoleuca 🐦 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 One of the most common and widely distributed Neotropical swallows. Small and compact with a notched tail. Generally dark above and white below Also Known as: Swallow Size: Length: 11–12…
🔍 Tropical Kingbird | Tyrannus melancholicus 🐤 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Merlin ID describes this beautiful bird as ¨a large, ubiquitous yellow-bellied flycatcher found throughout most of Middle and South America, though tends to be uncommon in US (specifically north side)……
🔍 Rufous-Tailed Hummingbird | Amazilia tzacatl 🪶 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 “As long as the hummingbird had not abandoned the land, somewhere there were still flowers, and they could all go on.” – Leslie Marmon Silko – Also Known as: Little…
🔍 Great Kiskadee | Pitangus sulphuratus 🐤 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Speaking of a colourful description, the Great Kiskadee’s scientific name is the Pitangus Sulphuratus. Sulphuratus is derived from the word ‘sulphur’, which describes the yellow underside of the bird. Pure Sulphur is yellow. In addition,…
🔍 Variegated Squirrel | Sciurus variegatoides 🐿️ 📍 Seen in Puntarenas, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 This is a Central American tree squirrel known for its diurnal habits, solitary nature, and distinct coat colors. They are primarily seed-eaters but also consume fruits, some animal matter, and…
🔍 Rainbow-Billed Toucan | Ramphastos sulfuratus 🐦 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Belize definitely made an excellent decision in naming this toucan its national bird. This is one of my favorite photographs. Also Known as: Keel-Billed Toucan, Sulfur-Breasted Toucan Size: Weight: 500…
🔍 Hoffmann´s Woodpecker | Melanerpes hoffmannii 🪶 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 This species of woodpecker can be distinguished between the male and female since the male has a red crown and yellow nape while the female lacks a red crown. Also…
🔍 Emerald Swift | Sceloporus malachiticus 🦎 📍 Seen in Cartago, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 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…
🔍 Cream-Spotted Tigerwing | Tithorea tarricina 🦋 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 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…
🔍 American Crocodile | Crocodylus acutus 🐊 📍 Seen in San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 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…
