Birdwatching in Costa Rica

Welcome to a birder’s paradise! With six forests types, from wet Mangrove swamps to elevated cloud forests, this diversity of microclimates creates ideal conditions for over 850 species of birds to call Costa Rica their home. The recorded species of birds in Costa Rica out-number the United States and Canada combined. Nesting and roosting birds such as Roseate Spoonbills and Wood Storks prefer living in the Mangroves that provide protection from climbing predators. The rare and exquisite Resplendent Quetzals live in the cloud forest where wild avocado trees grow, its primary food source. Over 400 species, including many migratory birds, have been verified at the Osa Peninsula. Scarlet and Green Macaws are slowing making a comeback. Monteverde’s hanging bridges and gardens offer a spectacular setting for spotting over 14 species of Hummingbirds. Toucans, MotMots, and Antbirds can be found in the rainforest surrounding Arenal Volcano. Paradise found!