Where to find birds and wildlife in Costa Rica, Central America
More than 800 species, including 52 hummingbirds and 43 tanagers, plus nine life zones add up to a birding trip of a lifetime in beautiful Costa Rica
Published:
August 20, 2004
Carrol L. Henderson, nongame wildlife program supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and author of Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica, describes why birding in Costa Rica is so special, especially its position between continents and its extraordinary variety of habitats. He provides a guide to the birds of five life zones: Guanacaste Dry Forest, Caribbean Lowlands, Caribbean Foothills, Highlands, and Southern Pacific Lowlands. And Henderson, who has made more than 25 trips to Costa Rica, offers time-tested advice for finding birds and tips for travelers.
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