OROPENDOLA MONTEZUMA (Psarocolius montezuma/R) Montezuma Oropéndola, familia Icteridae. Photo by Our Staff Photographer Enrique Pacheco
GAVILAN CAMINERO (Buteo magnirostris ) Roadside Hawk Well-named, the common roadside hawk in tropical lowlands of East Mexico and Central America, scarce in West Mexico (where Gray Hawk is the common ‘roadside hawk’). Often seen on wires, phone poles, posts out in fields. Adult has staring pale eyes, streaked breast contrasting with barred belly. Immature … Read more
“Why Birds and Birders Flock to Monteverde, Costa Rica” Monteverde stands as an essential stop on nearly every birding tour of Costa Rica, and the reasons are succinctly echoed by real estate experts: habitat, habitat, habitat. This region boasts not only the renowned cloud forest but also secondary forests, transitional dry forests, and transitional rain … Read more
Unveiling the Enigmatic Origins of Names for 6 Exotic Animals in Costa Rica In the diverse realm of Costa Rican fauna, the local vernacular often takes a charmingly unspecific approach to identifying animals. Small, rodent-like creatures might universally be dubbed “zorros” (foxes), while a broad spectrum of other wildlife earns the colloquial label of “bicho.” … Read more
Optimal Seasons for Birdwatching in Monteverde and Costa Rica UPDATED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Monteverde, renowned for its cloud forests and rich biodiversity, offers a distinctive bird-watching experience. Understanding the optimal seasons can greatly enhance your chances of encountering unique avian species. Here’s a detailed guide to the optimal seasons for bird watching in Monteverde: … Read more
VIUDA (Thraupis episcopus/R) Blue-gray Tanager. También conocida como Tangara Azuleja o Viudita. Pertenece a la familia Thraupidae
Milia Thraupidae
Prior to the 20th century, many North Americans participated in a Christmas Day tradition known as a Side Hunt, in which they ventured into the countryside in teams, or “sides,” competing to see who could kill the most birds (and mammals) within the day. Then, in 1900, ornithologist Frank Chapman of the emerging National Audubon Society inspired 27 birders across … Read more
VIUDA (Thraupis episcopus/R) Blue-gray Tanager. También conocida como Tangara Azuleja o Viudita. Pertenece a la familia Thraupidae By our Staff Photographer Enrique Pacheco
CACIQUE VERANERO (Icterus g. galbula/M) Northern (Baltimore) Oriole.También conocido como Bolsero Norteño o Cacicón. Familia Icteridae.
SALTADOR GORGIANTEADO (Saltator maximus) Buff-throated Saltator. También conocido como Chayotero, Comepuntas, Sinsonte Verde, pertenece a la familia Thraupidae.