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Red-Lored Parrot

September 18, 2018

The Red-Lored Parrot is one of 17 species of parrots and parakeets found in Costa Rica. They are commonly seen from eastern Mexico and down south through Central America to Ecuador. Red-Lored Parrots are distinguished by the bright red color on the surface on each side of its head between

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Fiery-Billed Aracari

August 11, 2018

Fiery-Billed Aracaris are members of the Toucan family. I think of them as their smaller cousins. They are one of two types of Aracaris found here in Costa Rica. The other is the less colorful Collared Aracari. Fiery-Billed Aracaris have a very limited range of habitation and are found in

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Let’s Talk About Birds – The Resplendent Quetzal

May 10, 2018

Resplendent Quetzals are startling emerald jewels of the cloud forest. They shimmer from one shade to another, blending almost magically with the wet green background of their constantly misty high altitude homes. Their color seems ephemeral for a reason; quetzals are not green at all. It’s hard to believe, but

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April 11, 2018

This month’s bird is not only colorful, but also uniquely interesting in appearance and behavior. The Lesson’s Mot Mot, formerly known as the Blue-Crowned Mot Mot, features a long tail with racquet-tipped feathers. The tail feathers are sometimes seen swinging from side to side in a pendulum-type of motion. This