Bird life in Costa Rica is great, I saw a lot of birds in the different places that I visited. Here are some pictures.
Nature pictures of Costa Rica and other bird pages are linked:
![Red-eyed Tree Frog Nature in Costa Rica](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01847_100x75.gif)
Nature Page for Costa Rica![Bird Pages Bird Pages](/images/MISC/bird_pages_100x67.gif)
Bird Pages
All pictures are © Dr. Günther Eichhorn, unless otherwise noted.
Birds in Costa Rica
![Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus) Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00986_100x75.gif)
Male Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus, german: Purpurkehlnymphe, french: Colibri à gorge pourprée). (743k)
![Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus) Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01005_100x75.gif)
Male (right) and female (left) Purple-throated Mountaingems (Lampornis calolaemus, german: Purpurkehlnymphe, french: Colibri à gorge pourprée). (790k)
![Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus) Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00987_100x75.gif)
Female Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus, german: Purpurkehlnymphe, french: Colibri à gorge pourprée). (672k)
![Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus) Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01015_100x75.gif)
Male Purple-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis calolaemus, german: Purpurkehlnymphe, french: Colibri à gorge pourprée). (658k)
![Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00973_100x75.gif)
Female Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula, german: Grünstirn-Brillantkolibri, french: Brillant fer-de-lance). (669k)
![Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01001_100x150.gif)
Male Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula, german: Grünstirn-Brillantkolibri, french: Brillant fer-de-lance). (1484k)
![Canivet's Emerald (Chlorostilbon canivetii) Canivet's Emerald (Chlorostilbon canivetii)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00684_100x67.gif)
Male Canivet's Emerald (Chlorostilbon canivetii, german: Gabelschwanz-Smaragdkolibri, french: Émeraude de Canivet). (817k)
![Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01096_100x133.gif)
Nesting Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy, german: Grüner Schattenkolibri, french: Ermite vert). (653k)
![Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01018_100x75.gif)
Male Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus, german: Violettdegenflügel, french: Campyloptère violet). (837k)
![Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda) Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01493_100x75.gif)
Male Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda, french: Jacamar à queue rousse). (604k)
![Buff-rumped Warbler (Myiothlypis fulvicauda) Buff-rumped Warbler (Myiothlypis fulvicauda)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02226_100x75.gif)
Buff-rumped Warbler (Myiothlypis fulvicauda, german: Schmätzerwaldsänger, french: Paruline à croupion fauve). (784k)
![House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01609_100x75.gif)
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon, german: Hauszaunkönig, french: Troglodyte familier). (625k)
![Western Wood Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) Western Wood Pewee (Contopus sordidulus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01383_100x75.gif)
Western Wood Pewee (Contopus sordidulus, german: Westlicher Waldtyrann, french: Pioui de l'Ouest). (881k)
![Tyrant Flycatcher (Tyrannidae gen.) Tyrant Flycatcher (Tyrannidae gen.)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01106_100x75.gif)
Tyrant Flycatcher (Tyrannidae gen., german: Tyrannen, french: Tyrannidés). (608k)
![Common Tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum) Common Tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01149_100x75.gif)
Common Tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum, french: Todirostre familier). (657k)
![Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01624_100x75.gif)
Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis, german: Morgenammer, french: Bruant chingolo). (820k)
![Black-striped Sparrow (Arremonops conirostris) Black-striped Sparrow (Arremonops conirostris)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01581_100x75.gif)
Black-striped Sparrow (Arremonops conirostris). (851k)
![Gray-breasted Martin (Progne chalybea) Gray-breasted Martin (Progne chalybea)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00029_100x75.gif)
Gray-breasted Martin (Progne chalybea, french: Hirondelle chalybée). (330k)
![Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis) Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01281_100x75.gif)
Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis, french: Tyran sociable). (768k)
![Cinnamon Becard (Pachyramphus cinnamomeus) Cinnamon Becard (Pachyramphus cinnamomeus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01444_100x75.gif)
Cinnamon Becard (Pachyramphus cinnamomeus, french: Bécarde cannelle). (692k)
![Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01539_100x75.gif)
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus, german: Königstyrann, french: Tyran tritri). (219k)
![Yellow-crowned Euphonia (Euphonia luteicapilla) Yellow-crowned Euphonia (Euphonia luteicapilla)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00859_100x150.gif)
Yellow-crowned Euphonia (Euphonia luteicapilla, french: Organiste à calotte jaune). (634k)
![Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina) Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01411_100x75.gif)
Female Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina, french: Sporophile variable). (811k)
![Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina) Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01420_100x75.gif)
Male Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina, french: Sporophile variable). (854k)
![Morelet's Seedeater (Sporophila morelleti) Morelet's Seedeater (Sporophila morelleti)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01425_100x75.gif)
Male Morelet's Seedeater (Sporophila morelleti). (724k)
![Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01376_100x75.gif)
Male Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza, french: Tangara émeraude). (734k)
![Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00716_100x75.gif)
Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus, german: Blautangare, french: Tangara évêque). (484k)
![Scarlet-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii) Scarlet-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01598_100x75.gif)
Female Scarlet-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii, french: Tangara à croupion rouge). (783k)
![Scarlet-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii) Scarlet-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01312_100x75.gif)
Male (center) and female Scarlet-rumped Tanagers (Ramphocelus passerinii, french: Tangara à croupion rouge). (598k)
![Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01526_100x75.gif)
Male Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea, german: Scharlachtangare, french: Piranga écarlate). (862k)
![Black-faced Grosbeak (Caryothraustes poliogaster) Black-faced Grosbeak (Caryothraustes poliogaster)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02254_100x75.gif)
Black-faced Grosbeak (Caryothraustes poliogaster, french: Cardinal à ventre blanc). (676k)
![Melodious Blackbird (Dives dives) Melodious Blackbird (Dives dives)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00748_100x75.gif)
Melodious Blackbird (Dives dives, french: Quiscale chanteur). (459k)
![Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00858_100x67.gif)
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus, german: Königstyrann, french: Tyran tritri). (773k)
![Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02336_100x75.gif)
Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus, german: Trauertyrann, french: Tyran mélancolique). (619k)
![Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01565_100x75.gif)
Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus, german: Schwefeltyrann, french: Tyran quiquivi), gathering nesting material. (511k)
![Clay-colored Thrush (Turdus grayi) Clay-colored Thrush (Turdus grayi)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00954_100x75.gif)
Clay-colored Thrush (Turdus grayi, german: Gilbdrossel, french: Merle fauve). (1136k)
![Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata) Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00918_100x75.gif)
Female Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata, french: Tityre masqué). (743k)
![Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata) Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00849_100x150.gif)
Male Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata, french: Tityre masqué). (1233k)
![White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00150_100x75.gif)
White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi, german: Weißstirntaube, french: Colombe de Verreaux). (759k)
![Red-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas flavirostris) Red-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas flavirostris)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00943_100x150.gif)
Red-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas flavirostris, german: Rotschnabeltaube, french: Pigeon à bec rouge). (540k)
![Pale-vented Pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis) Pale-vented Pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02391_100x75.gif)
Pale-vented Pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis, german: Rotrückentaube, french: Pigeon rousset). (250k)
![Lesson's Motmot (Momotus lessonii) Lesson's Motmot (Momotus lessonii)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00792_100x133.gif)
Lesson's Motmot (Momotus lessonii, french: Motmot de Lesson). (839k)
![Lesson's Motmot (Momotus lessonii) Lesson's Motmot (Momotus lessonii)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00768_100x75.gif)
Lesson's Motmot (Momotus lessonii, french: Motmot de Lesson). (572k)
![Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02827_100x75.gif)
Female Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata, german: Rotbrustfischer, french: Martin-pêcheur à ventre roux). (780k)
![Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana) Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_03136_100x75.gif)
Male Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana, german: Grünfischer, french: Martin-pêcheur vert). (635k)
![Green-and-rufous Kingfisher (Chloroceryle inda) Green-and-rufous Kingfisher (Chloroceryle inda)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_03166_100x75.gif)
Male Green-and-rufous Kingfisher (Chloroceryle inda, german: Zweifarbenfischer, french: Martin-pêcheur bicolore). (858k)
![Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus) Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02016_100x133.gif)
Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus, french: Grimpar fauvette). (956k)
![Streak-headed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes souleyetii) Streak-headed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes souleyetii)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02984_100x75.gif)
Streak-headed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes souleyetii, french: Grimpar de Souleyet). (633k)
![Hoffmann's Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii) Hoffmann's Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00879_100x75.gif)
Male Hoffmann's Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii, german: Hoffmannspecht, french: Pic de Hoffmann). (554k)
![Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01508_100x75.gif)
Female Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani, german: Schläfenfleckspecht, french: Pic de Pucheran). (874k)
![Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01488_100x75.gif)
Male Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani, german: Schläfenfleckspecht, french: Pic de Pucheran). (548k)
![Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus) Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00340_100x133.gif)
Female Black-throated Trogon(Trogon rufus, french: Trogon aurore). (742k)
![Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus) Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00385_100x133.gif)
Male Black-throated Trogon(Trogon rufus, french: Trogon aurore). (768k)
![Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus) Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00370_100x75.gif)
Male Black-throated Trogon(Trogon rufus, french: Trogon aurore) eating an insect. (841k)
![Northern Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus) Northern Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00905_100x75.gif)
Northern Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus, german: Laucharassari, french: Toucanet émeraude). (668k)
![Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00021_100x75.gif)
Great-tailed Grackles (Quiscalus mexicanus, german: Dohlengrackel, french: Quiscale à longue queue). (629k)
![Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00814_100x75.gif)
Female Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus, german: Dohlengrackel, french: Quiscale à longue queue). (717k)
![Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00070_100x75.gif)
Male Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus, german: Dohlengrackel, french: Quiscale à longue queue). (827k)
![Brown Jay (Psilorhinus morio) Brown Jay (Psilorhinus morio)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01161_100x75.gif)
Brown Jay (Psilorhinus morio, french: Geai enfumé). (872k)
![Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02636_100x75.gif)
Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma, german: Montezumastirnvogel, french: Cassique de Montezuma). (774k)
![Nests Montezuma Oropendolas Nests Montezuma Oropendolas](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02304_100x75.gif)
Nests of Montezuma Oropendolas. (1061k)
![Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana) Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00832_100x75.gif)
Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana, french: Piaye écureuil). (920k)
![Three-wattled Bellbird (Procnias tricarunculatus) Three-wattled Bellbird (Procnias tricarunculatus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01064_100x67.gif)
Male Three-wattled Bellbird (Procnias tricarunculatus, french: Araponga tricaronculé). (625k)
![Olive-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula nana) Olive-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula nana)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02893_100x75.gif)
Olive-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula nana, french: Conure aztèque). (634k)
![Olive-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula nana) Olive-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula nana)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02968_100x75.gif)
Olive-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula nana, french: Conure aztèque). (731k)
![Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa) Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02657_100x75.gif)
Mealy Amazons (Amazona farinosa, german: Mülleramazone, french: Amazone poudrée). (402k)
![Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00115_100x75.gif)
Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius, german: Drosseluferläufer, french: Chevalier grivelé). (844k)
![Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_03076_100x75.gif)
Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa, german: Gelbstirn-Blatthühnchen, french: Jacana du Mexique). (825k)
![Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_03060_100x67.gif)
Head of a Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa, german: Gelbstirn-Blatthühnchen, french: Jacana du Mexique). (561k)
![Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00103_100x75.gif)
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla, german: Aztekenmöwe, french: Mouette atricille). (724k)
![Collared Araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus) Collared Araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_04000_100x150.gif)
Collared Araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus, german: Halsbandarassari, french: Araçari à collier). (718k)
![Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01355_100x75.gif)
Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus, german: Fischertukan, french: Toucan à carène). (644k)
![Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_03285_100x75.gif)
Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus, german: Fischertukan, french: Toucan à carène). (1150k)
![Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii) Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01462_100x75.gif)
Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii, german: Swainson-Tukan, french: Toucan de Swainson). (1044k)
![Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus) Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02360_100x67.gif)
Great Green Macaws (Ara ambiguus, german: Großer Soldatenara, french: Ara de Buffon) in flight. (369k)
![Russet-naped Wood Rail (Aramides albiventris) Russet-naped Wood Rail (Aramides albiventris)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02751_100x75.gif)
Russet-naped Wood Rail (Aramides albiventris). (683k)
![Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) Great Tinamou (Tinamus major)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00659_100x75.gif)
Great Tinamou (Tinamus major, german: Großtinamu, french: Grand Tinamou). (929k)
![Great Curassow (Crax rubra) Great Curassow (Crax rubra)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00552_100x75.gif)
Male Great Curassow (Crax rubra, german: Tuberkelhokko, french: Grand Hocco). (845k)
![Grey-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps) Grey-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00811_100x75.gif)
Grey-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps, french: Ortalide à tête grise). (892k)
![Grey-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps) Grey-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00699_100x75.gif)
Closer view of the Grey-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps, french: Ortalide à tête grise). (883k)
![Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02267_100x75.gif)
Female Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata, german: Moschusente, french: Canard musqué). (781k)
![Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_03052_100x75.gif)
Male Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga, german: Amerikanischer Schlangenhalsvogel, french: Anhinga d'Amérique). (949k)
![Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02794_100x75.gif)
Male Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga, german: Amerikanischer Schlangenhalsvogel, french: Anhinga d'Amérique) drying its wings. (601k)
![Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02803_100x67.gif)
Head of the male Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga, german: Amerikanischer Schlangenhalsvogel, french: Anhinga d'Amérique). The blue around the eye indicates it is breeding. (555k)
![Green Heron (Butorides virescens) Green Heron (Butorides virescens)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_03107_100x75.gif)
Green Heron (Butorides virescens, german: Grünreiher, french: Héron vert). (760k)
![Green Heron (Butorides virescens) Green Heron (Butorides virescens)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01237_100x75.gif)
Green Heron (Butorides virescens, german: Grünreiher, french: Héron vert). (666k)
![Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00364_100x75.gif)
Juvenile Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum, german: Nacktkehlreiher, french: Onoré du Mexique). (931k)
![Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00339_100x133.gif)
Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum, german: Nacktkehlreiher, french: Onoré du Mexique). (614k)
![Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02651_100x75.gif)
Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum, german: Nacktkehlreiher, french: Onoré du Mexique). (1020k)
![Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_03049_100x75.gif)
Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum, german: Nacktkehlreiher, french: Onoré du Mexique). (998k)
![Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02588_100x75.gif)
Pair of Bare-throated Tiger Herons (Tigrisoma mexicanum, german: Nacktkehlreiher, french: Onoré du Mexique). (983k)
![American Great Egret (Ardea alba egretta) American Great Egret (Ardea alba egretta)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_01204_100x133.gif)
American Great Egret (Ardea alba egretta, german: Silberreiher, french: Grande Aigrette). (798k)
![Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_03295_100x75.gif)
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens, german: Prachtfregattvogel, french: Frégate superbe). (389k)
![Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00061_100x75.gif)
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus, german: Rabengeier, french: Urubu noir). (693k)
![Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_02406_100x75.gif)
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura, german: Truthahngeier, french: Urubu à tête rouge) in flight. (321k)
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![Feeding Hummingbirds Feeding Hummingbirds](/images/COSTA_RICA/Costa_rica_00002_mov.gif)
Feeding Hummingbirds. (71.7M)
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