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Tinamidae (Tinamous)

GREAT TINAMOU (Tinamus major) [*]

This species can be a really tricky one to see although they were heard fairly commonly.

Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl)

BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK (Dendrocygna autumnalis)

A couple of large swarms of these tree-loving ducks were out in the flats in Coto 47.

MUSCOVY DUCK (Cairina moschata)

Coto 47 also had a couple of these far out with the other waterfowl.

BLUE-WINGED TEAL (Spatula discors)

This dabbler was another species of duck we found at Coto 47.

NORTHERN SHOVELER (Spatula clypeata)

This is a fairly uncommon species and we didn't expect to find them when we were birding at Coto 47.

Cracidae (Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows)

GRAY-HEADED CHACHALACA (Ortalis cinereiceps)

These noisy, gregarious birds kept us company during our time around the Wilson Botanical Gardens.

CRESTED GUAN (Penelope purpurascens)

Much larger than the chachalacas, these big guys were actually quite arboreal, staying up in trees most of the time.

BLACK GUAN (Chamaepetes unicolor)

At least one of these was seen at Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

GREAT CURASSOW (Crax rubra)

It was hard to miss these majestic giants waltzing around the grounds at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge! What an amazing bird!

Odontophoridae (New World Quail)

MARBLED WOOD-QUAIL (Odontophorus gujanensis)

Vernon worked some magic and we actually were able to see a couple of these skulky quail at a dead-end road near Golfito.

Podicipedidae (Grebes)

LEAST GREBE (Tachybaptus dominicus)

We saw at least one of these in a tiny roadside pond towards the end of the trip.

Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)

ROCK PIGEON (Columba livia) [I]

Common in urban areas.

PALE-VENTED PIGEON (Patagioenas cayennensis)

This chunky pigeon was fairly common once we descended into the lowlands around Ciudad Neily and Esquinas.

SCALED PIGEON (Patagioenas speciosa)

This attractive pigeon was seen at the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

RUDDY PIGEON (Patagioenas subvinacea) [*]

SHORT-BILLED PIGEON (Patagioenas nigrirostris)

Although fairly plain in plumage, these pigeons are quite vocal and we got to hear them singing several times around Wilson Botanical Gardens and again around Esquinas.

INCA DOVE (Columbina inca)

This tiny species was spied at the start of the trip near the Hotel Bougainvillea.

PLAIN-BREASTED GROUND DOVE (Columbina minuta)

Vernon spotted some of these along the road south of the Rio Rincon bridge and we all ended up getting good looks.

RUDDY GROUND DOVE (Columbina talpacoti)

A common but bright species at all mid-low elevation sites we visited.

WHITE-TIPPED DOVE (Leptotila verreauxi)

Although this ground-loving species was common throughout our trip, it's rather shy and would often stay out of view. Sometimes we'd see them flush but only be able to see the white tips to some of the tail feathers as they flew away.

GRAY-CHESTED DOVE (Leptotila cassinii)

This shy species was seen a couple of times at Esquinas but it was sometimes hard to make them out compared to the previous species.

WHITE-WINGED DOVE (Zenaida asiatica)

Common in the Central Valley and around the Hotel Bougainvillea.

Cuculidae (Cuckoos)

SMOOTH-BILLED ANI (Crotophaga ani)

This all-black member of the cuckoo family was the only common ani species on Part 1. We'd spy them around grassy fields and bushy edges.

SQUIRREL CUCKOO (Piaya cayana)

At least one of these big cuckoos was spotted in the Rio Rincon area.

Caprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies)

LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Chordeiles acutipennis)

A couple were flying around near the Rio Rincon bridge when we first arrived.

COMMON PAURAQUE (Nyctidromus albicollis)

Heard and then seen predawn at Esquinas.

Apodidae (Swifts)

CHESTNUT-COLLARED SWIFT (Streptoprocne rutila)

Half a dozen were seen overhead at the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

WHITE-COLLARED SWIFT (Streptoprocne zonaris)

This huge swift was seen a couple of times, sometimes rocking past in large flocks.

COSTA RICAN SWIFT (Chaetura fumosa)

High overhead, this small swift was seen just a couple of times near Esquinas Rainforest Lodge where they're the only Chaetura swift present.

VAUX'S SWIFT (Chaetura vauxi)

A number of these were tallied from the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

LESSER SWALLOW-TAILED SWIFT (Panyptila cayennensis)

The Rio Rincon had a couple of these but they were way, way out.

Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)

WHITE-NECKED JACOBIN (Florisuga mellivora)

Tallied from Esquinas.

BAND-TAILED BARBTHROAT (Threnetes ruckeri)

A road near Esquinas was a reliable spot to find this shadow-loving hummingbird. We had several looks including one that perched point-blank for everyone!

GREEN HERMIT (Phaethornis guy)

This is a big, forest hummingbird that we tallied a couple of times.

LONG-BILLED HERMIT (Phaethornis longirostris)

This large species was seen nicely at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge.

STRIPE-THROATED HERMIT (Phaethornis striigularis)

This was another species tallied from Esquinas Rainforest Lodge.

BROWN VIOLETEAR (Colibri delphinae)

This was a nice pickup at the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

LESSER VIOLETEAR (Colibri cyanotus)

Paraiso Quetzal Lodge had a couple of these montane hummers.

GREEN-BREASTED MANGO (Anthracothorax prevostii)

This big species was tallied a couple of times early in the tour including right at the Hotel Bougainvillea.

VERAGUAN MANGO (Anthracothorax veraguensis)

This species is generally a pretty range-restricted species within Costa Rica. We had great luck though, in the deep south, picking these up along the roadsides in Ciudad Neily.

WHITE-CRESTED COQUETTE (Lophornis adorabilis)

This gorgeous little hummer was seen nicely at the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

GREEN-CROWNED BRILLIANT (Heliodoxa jacula)

A fairly large species, these were spotted late in the tour at places like Mirador Valle del General.

TALAMANCA HUMMINGBIRD (Eugenes spectabilis)

Formerly part of the Magnificent Hummingbird complex, this species is a highland species we saw at the Paraiso Quetzal Lodge.

LONG-BILLED STARTHROAT (Heliomaster longirostris)

Long-billed indeed! We saw these near the Wilson Botanical Gardens late in the trip.

FIERY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD (Panterpe insignis)

This is a highland species that we saw nicely at the Paraiso Quetzal Lodge.

WHITE-THROATED MOUNTAIN-GEM (Lampornis castaneoventris)

Only one of these attractive hummers was spotted early in the trip.

RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD (Archilochus colubris)

This is a wintering species that we added at the Hotel Bougainvillea and again near La Gamba.

VOLCANO HUMMINGBIRD (Selasphorus flammula)

The highlands around Paraiso Quetzal Lodge proved to be loaded with this tiny Selasphorus.

VIOLET-HEADED HUMMINGBIRD (Klais guimeti)

Seen briefly on the grounds at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge.

VIOLET SABREWING (Campylopterus hemileucurus)

This big, flashy, and gorgeous hummingbird was reliable at some high-elevation spots late in the tour.

CROWNED WOODNYMPH (Thalurania colombica)

A female came in at the Mirador Valle del General stop late in the trip.

WHITE-TAILED EMERALD (Microchera chionura)

This attractive little hummer was seen a couple of times including at Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano but then again at the Mirador Valle del General.

SCALY-BREASTED HUMMINGBIRD (Phaeochroa cuvierii)

A common hummingbird throughout our time at Wilson Botanical Gardens. In fact, the song of this species was one of the most common sounds at times.

SNOWY-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD (Saucerottia edward)

These ended up being fairly common at spots like the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano, near San Vito, and at the Mirador Valle del General.

RUFOUS-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Amazilia tzacatl)

Abundant and seen daily.

MANGROVE HUMMINGBIRD (Amazilia boucardi)

This Costa Rican endemic proved to be a little shy near the mangroves near Rio Rincón.

CHARMING HUMMINGBIRD (Polyerata decora)

This was a daily species for us once we reached Esquinas.

Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)

GRAY-COWLED WOOD-RAIL (Aramides cajaneus)

Not particularly uncommon in the lowlands around Esquinas.

PURPLE GALLINULE (Porphyrio martinica)

We enjoyed several nice scope looks at this colorful species in the fields along the entrance road to Esquinas.

Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets)

BLACK-NECKED STILT (Himantopus mexicanus)

Coto 47 had a number of these tall, lanky shorebirds.

Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)

SEMIPALMATED PLOVER (Charadrius semipalmatus)

This wintering species was added to our list after we found one out on the mud at Coto 47.

SOUTHERN LAPWING (Vanellus chilensis)

The fields near Esquinas proved to be pretty reliable for this attractive species. The range of these has expanded northward out of Panama and they can now be found many places in Costa Rica.

Jacanidae (Jacanas)

NORTHERN JACANA (Jacana spinosa)

Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies)

SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER (Limnodromus griseus)

This was a surprise find at Coto 47. Although more than a dozen of these were seen there, this isn't a species we expect to see on this tour.

WILSON'S SNIPE (Gallinago delicata)

Seen a couple of times in the lowlands around Esquinas.

SPOTTED SANDPIPER (Actitis macularius)

An impressive number of these were seen from the Rio Rincon bridge.

SOLITARY SANDPIPER (Tringa solitaria)

Coto 47 had a couple of these quiet shorebirds out along the edge of the wetlands.

LESSER YELLOWLEGS (Tringa flavipes)

This was another shorebird we added at Coto 47.

WILLET (Tringa semipalmata)

At least one of these sturdy Tringas was seen from the Rio Rincon bridge.

RUDDY TURNSTONE (Arenaria interpres)

A couple of these distinctive shorebirds were picking at the waters edge at Playa Blanca near the Rio Rincon bridge.

LEAST SANDPIPER (Calidris minutilla)

This was the most common peep for us.

SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER (Calidris pusilla)

The Las Pangas at Coto 47 had a number of these mixed with the more-numerous Leasts.

Laridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers)

LAUGHING GULL (Leucophaeus atricilla)

Seen at least once at Playa Blanca near the Rio Rincon.

ROYAL TERN (Thalasseus maximus)

This big tern was seen only once or twice on the trip.

Ciconiidae (Storks)

WOOD STORK (Mycteria americana)

A little flock of these was seen soaring high overhead near Golfito.

Fregatidae (Frigatebirds)

MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD (Fregata magnificens)

This beautiful, oceanic specialty was seen gliding overhead several times along the coast.

Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants and Shags)

NEOTROPIC CORMORANT (Nannopterum brasilianum)

This cormorant, the only one we expect to see in Costa Rica, was fairly common in large bodies of water or large rivers we crossed over.

Pelecanidae (Pelicans)

BROWN PELICAN (Pelecanus occidentalis)

Seen offshore from Playa Blanca.

Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns)

BARE-THROATED TIGER-HERON (Tigrisoma mexicanum)

La Gamba and the Rio Rincon Bridge were at least two of the spots we saw this fascinating heron.

BOAT-BILLED HERON (Cochlearius cochlearius)

We weren't exactly expecting it but we found one of these when we were out after dark looking for owls!

LITTLE BLUE HERON (Egretta caerulea)

Fairly common in the right habitat.

TRICOLORED HERON (Egretta tricolor)

The lowlands around La Gamba and Coto 47 were good spots for this slender species.

SNOWY EGRET (Egretta thula)

Seen at least the once at the Rio Rincon.

GREEN HERON (Butorides virescens)

Esquinas, La Gamba, and the Rio Rincon bridge were all spots we found this quiet heron.

WESTERN CATTLE EGRET (Bulbulcus ibis)

Our most common heron on the trip, these were often seen in fields alongside cattle, as expected. Note that this species has gone through a recent name change (well, more like an addition to the existing name).

GREAT EGRET (Ardea alba)

This big, white heron was fairly common in the lowlands.

GREAT BLUE HERON (Ardea herodias)

This big, classic heron was seen a few times in wet areas towards the end of our tour.

Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills)

WHITE IBIS (Eudocimus albus)

Fairly common in wet habitats.

GLOSSY IBIS (Plegadis falcinellus)

Coto 47 had at least a dozen of these.

GREEN IBIS (Mesembrinibis cayennensis)

This was a pretty rare sighting near the entrance to Esquinas. But they put on a show and we got some photos.

ROSEATE SPOONBILL (Platalea ajaja)

One was seen and photographed at the Rio Rincon Bridge late in the tour.

Cathartidae (New World Vultures)

KING VULTURE (Sarcoramphus papa)

It's always a treat to see this huge, colorful vulture. We found a couple of these soaring high overhead at Esquinas during one of our morning outings.

BLACK VULTURE (Coragyps atratus)

Common, tallied nearly every day.

TURKEY VULTURE (Cathartes aura)

Abundant, seen every day of the trip.

LESSER YELLOW-HEADED VULTURE (Cathartes burrovianus)

We had a couple of brief sightings of this marsh-loving vulture in the lowlands near Ciudad Neily.

Pandionidae (Osprey)

OSPREY (Pandion haliaetus)

This fish-eating species was tallied from at least the Coto 47 area.

Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)

SWALLOW-TAILED KITE (Elanoides forficatus)

We enjoyed watching these swirling raptors once we arrived at Wilson Botanical Gardens. They would end up being quite common in the area.

BLACK HAWK-EAGLE (Spizaetus tyrannus)

One of these was seen (and heard!) overhead at Esquinas one morning. What a fantastic raptor!

DOUBLE-TOOTHED KITE (Harpagus bidentatus)

Fairly common, usually seen while flying overhead.

ROADSIDE HAWK (Rupornis magnirostris)

Common and widespread through much of our tour.

GRAY-LINED HAWK (Buteo nitidus)

Some excellent spotting along the road near Ciudad Neilly led us to this sneaky raptor perched low in the canopy. This species was considered conspecific with the previous species until recently when it was split. Costa Rica is the only country that hosts both species.

BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Buteo platypterus)

This wintering raptor species was fairly common during our time around Wilson Botanical Gardens.

SHORT-TAILED HAWK (Buteo brachyurus)

Not very common, only one of these was spotted soaring overhead.

ZONE-TAILED HAWK (Buteo albonotatus)

We had a sighting from The Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano during our stay there.

RED-TAILED HAWK (COSTARICENSIS) (Buteo jamaicensis costaricensis)

Note the subspecies; this is a non-migratory subspecies of this familiar raptor that is found mostly in the highlands of Costa Rica.

Strigidae (Owls)

CRESTED OWL (Lophostrix cristata)

We heard one of these calling nonstop behind our cabins at the Wilson Botanical Gardens. Some folks got a glimpse as well.

Trogonidae (Trogons)

RESPLENDENT QUETZAL (Pharomachrus mocinno)

What is there not to like about this fantastic and popular species? We had great looks along Calle La Paz in Cartago early in the tour.

SLATY-TAILED TROGON (Trogon massena)

Tallied from Los Cusingos and the Rio Rincon bridge.

BAIRD'S TROGON (Trogon bairdii)

Found only in southwestern Costa Rica and a little bit of neighboring Panama, this is a main target of ours and a very colorful specialty. We encountered them a couple of times, including along the Golfito Road and again at the Rio Rincón bridge. Success!

GARTERED TROGON (Trogon caligatus)

This yellow-bellied trogon was seen nicely a couple of times including at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, the Rio Rincon Bridge, and along a road near Golfito.

NORTHERN BLACK-THROATED TROGON (Trogon tenellus)

The only spot we encountered this species was near La Gamba where we pulled out a pair.

Momotidae (Motmots)

LESSON'S MOTMOT (Momotus lessonii lessonii)

This fascinating, bright, and fun tropical species was common and widespread for us. Any day with a motmot is a good day!

Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)

RINGED KINGFISHER (Megaceryle torquata)

Rio Rincon hosted a couple of these giant kingfishers.

AMAZON KINGFISHER (Chloroceryle amazona)

This was another species of kingfisher we got at the Rio Rincon Bridge.

GREEN KINGFISHER (Chloroceryle americana)

La Gamba and the Rio Rincon bridge area netted us this medium-sized kingfisher.

Bucconidae (Puffbirds)

WHITE-NECKED PUFFBIRD (Notharchus hyperrhynchus)

This fun species was seen along the entrance road to Esquinas on our arrival.

Galbulidae (Jacamars)

RUFOUS-TAILED JACAMAR (Galbula ruficauda)

This long-billed species specializes in eating large insect prey like butterflies, dragonflies, and cicadas.

Capitonidae (New World Barbets)

RED-HEADED BARBET (Eubucco bourcierii)

A beautiful inhabitant of cloud forests in Costa Rica. One came to the feeders during a lunch stop in the mountains.

Ramphastidae (Toucans)

NORTHERN EMERALD-TOUCANET (BLUE-THROATED) (Aulacorhynchus prasinus caeruleogularis)

At least one of these was spotted late in the tour but not everyone saw it.

FIERY-BILLED ARACARI (Pteroglossus frantzii)

This specialty is restricted to southern Costa Rica and neighboring Panama. We eventually had great success with these small toucans with several looks at small roving flocks along roadsides. This species is always a hit and for good reason.

YELLOW-THROATED TOUCAN (CHESTNUT-MANDIBLED) (Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii)

A common and widespread species for us at mid-low elevations sites like Wilson Botanical Gardens.

Picidae (Woodpeckers)

OLIVACEOUS PICULET (Picumnus olivaceus)

Our first sighting of this small woodpecker was at Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano. We later saw another near La Gamba.

ACORN WOODPECKER (Melanerpes formicivorus)

In Costa Rica, and much of Central America, this is actually a montane species. We added a couple of these late in the tour, on the final day.

GOLDEN-NAPED WOODPECKER (Melanerpes chrysauchen)

Esquinas and La Gamba hosted a couple of these attractive woodpeckers.

RED-CROWNED WOODPECKER (Melanerpes rubricapillus)

Common and widespread for us through much of tour.

HOFFMANN'S WOODPECKER (Melanerpes hoffmannii)

This species is found in the northern parts of the country and also down into the Central Valley. We encountered them by the Hotel Bougainvillea.

RED-RUMPED WOODPECKER (Dryobates kirkii) [*]

Heard by some.

PALE-BILLED WOODPECKER (Campephilus guatemalensis)

This big species was tallied late in the tour near Esquinas.

LINEATED WOODPECKER (Dryocopus lineatus)

This big woodpecker was fairly common once we dropped into the Pacific lowlands towards the end of the trip. This species might remind you of the Pileated Woodpecker from farther north.

RUFOUS-WINGED WOODPECKER (Piculus simplex)

This uncommon species was finally found near La Gamba in the lowlands.

GOLDEN-OLIVE WOODPECKER (Colaptes rubiginosus)

This is a cool woodpecker that we saw early on the trip and then again later. They were never common though.

Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras)

LAUGHING FALCON (Herpetotheres cachinnans)

This noisy raptor was heard several times and then seen in a roadside tree near Esquinas.

COLLARED FOREST-FALCON (Micrastur semitorquatus)

Wow, this was a pretty amazing experience. We were birding the entrance road to Esquinas when we heard and then saw one of these cross the road. Vernon eventually somehow spotted it and we had scope views.

CRESTED CARACARA (Caracara plancus)

This distinctive raptor was fairly common and tallied on the majority of our days.

YELLOW-HEADED CARACARA (Daptrius chimachima)

Although less common than the previous species, this distinctly-marked caracara was seen several times including good numbers around Esquinas.

Psittacidae (New World and African Parrots)

ORANGE-CHINNED PARAKEET (Brotogeris jugularis)

These small, fast parakeets were seen a few times at spots like Esquinas Rainforest Lodge and the Rio Rincón bridge. The orange chin is, in fact, very difficult to see in the field!

BROWN-HOODED PARROT (Pyrilia haematotis)

Right around the lodge at Wilson Botanical Garden was a good spot for this parrot and we got some in the scope on a couple of our mornings there.

BLUE-HEADED PARROT (Pionus menstruus)

Not uncommon around Wilson and Esquinas.

WHITE-CROWNED PARROT (Pionus senilis)

We saw most of these from the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

RED-LORED PARROT (Amazona autumnalis)

This was the common parrot overhead at the Rio Rincón bridge during our dawn birding.

MEALY PARROT (Amazona farinosa)

A couple small flocks of these flew over the Rio Rincon bridge.

SULPHUR-WINGED PARAKEET (Pyrrhura hoffmanni)

It was a treat seeing this small species early on in the trip. It's not a species we typically see on this part.

SCARLET MACAW (Ara macao)

The sight of these jaw-dropping macaws in flight at the Rio Rincón bridge, with morning light, isn't a memory to forget! Gorgeous.

CRIMSON-FRONTED PARAKEET (Psittacara finschi)

Pretty common throughout the trip and especially around the Hotel Bougainvillea.

Thamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)

GREAT ANTSHRIKE (Taraba major)

We had at least one sighting late in the trip, around the Wilson Botanical Gardens.

BARRED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus doliatus)

We had a beautiful look at a pair along the roadside edge along Rt. 237 near Wilson.

BLACK-HOODED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus bridgesi)

Not uncommon late in the trip where we heard/saw them at places like Los Cusingos, Esquinas, Rio Rincon, etc.

RUSSET ANTSHRIKE (Thamnistes anabatinus)

Seen at least once, near Wilson Botanical Gardens.

PLAIN ANTVIREO (Dysithamnus mentalis)

This was another species we tallied on our birding excursions from Wilson Botanical Gardens.

DOT-WINGED ANTWREN (Microrhopias quixensis)

At least half a dozen of these were tallied from our birding at Los Cusingos.

DUSKY ANTBIRD (Cercomacroides tyrannina)

Never common for us, this species was seen maybe just the once near La Gamba.

CHESTNUT-BACKED ANTBIRD (Poliocrania exsul)

Like the Black-hooded Antshrike, these were actually fairly common but always difficult to see well. We encountered some around Esquinas and the road to Golfito.

Formicariidae (Antthrushes)

BLACK-FACED ANTTHRUSH (Formicarius analis)

It took quite a bit of patience but some folks were eventually rewarded with views of this secretive species near Esquinas.

Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)

TAWNY-WINGED WOODCREEPER (Dendrocincla anabatina)

This was one of the woodcreepers we saw at Los Cusingos but they were never common after that.

WEDGE-BILLED WOODCREEPER (Glyphorynchus spirurus)

Esquinas was a decent spot for this short-billed woodcreeper and we ended up seeing several.

COCOA WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus susurrans)

Relative to the size of the body, this species has a pretty impressive, sturdy bill!

BLACK-STRIPED WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus)

Among the woodcreepers, this is a gorgeously-patterned member that ranges south to Ecuador, often in lowland habitats.

STREAK-HEADED WOODCREEPER (Lepidocolaptes souleyetii)

Perhaps our most common woodcreeper on tour, this curve-billed species was seen on a majority of our days.

PLAIN XENOPS (Xenops minutus)

This small species was spotted at Los Cusingos, Esquinas, and La Gamba/Golfito.

RUDDY FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Clibanornis rubiginosus) [*]

This is a rare species in Costa Rica but we did end up hearing one at Wilson.

CHIRIQUI FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Automolus exsertus)

This was a fantastic species to get. Tallied only around Esquinas and the nearby wet forest, this species is found mostly in Costa Rica.

WESTERN WOODHAUNTER (Automolus virgatus)

This was another neat Furnariid we found in the wet forest between La Gamba and Golfito.

RUDDY TREERUNNER (Margarornis rubiginosus)

This is a highland species we tallied a couple of times. Found only in Costa Rica and Panama.

RED-FACED SPINETAIL (Cranioleuca erythrops)

Seen only near Wilson late in the trip.

SLATY SPINETAIL (Synallaxis brachyura)

A species of wet fields and brushy edges, this attractive spinetail was tallied in the wet area along Rt. 237 en route to Wilson.

PALE-BREASTED SPINETAIL (Synallaxis albescens)

This grass-loving spinetail was seen very nicely in the wet fields near Wilson.

Pipridae (Manakins)

WHITE-RUFFED MANAKIN (Corapipo altera)

Seen on the day we explored at Wilson Botanical Gardens.

VELVETY MANAKIN (Lepidothrix velutina)

Los Cusingos and Wilson were the only spots we found this fun species.

ORANGE-COLLARED MANAKIN (Manacus aurantiacus)

Los Cusingos and Wilson both had this forest species.

RED-CAPPED MANAKIN (Ceratopipra mentalis)

This is yet another manakin we spotted at Los Cusingos and then again near Golfito.

Cotingidae (Cotingas)

TURQUOISE COTINGA (Cotinga ridgwayi)

What a stunner! This gorgeous cotinga was tallied a couple of times including in San Isidro early on and then again at Esquinas. Susan picked this as one of her Top 3.

RUFOUS PIHA (Lipaugus unirufus)

Tallied from Los Cusingos and Wilson.

YELLOW-BILLED COTINGA (Carpodectes antoniae)

This endangered species is very range restricted and sought-after by birders. They're found in coastal areas of southwestern Costa Rica and a little bit of Panama but are close to extirpation there. With a population of fewer than 700 left, seeing this species is a real treat. Our time at the Rio Rincón bridge was successful and we saw several males and females.

Tityridae (Tityras and Allies)

BLACK-CROWNED TITYRA (Tityra inquisitor)

Seen several times at spots like Esquinas and the Rio Rincon bridge.

MASKED TITYRA (Tityra semifasciata)

This distinctive species was seen many times including at the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano and the Rio Rincon bridge.

Oxyruncidae (Sharpbill, Royal Flycatcher, and Allies)

TROPICAL ROYAL FLYCATCHER (NORTHERN) (Onychorhynchus coronatus mexicanus)

This awesome flycatcher was seen fairly nicely at Esquinas.

SULPHUR-RUMPED FLYCATCHER (Myiobius sulphureipygius aureatus)

Seen at Los Cusingos and Wilson Botanical Gardens.

Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)

OLIVE-STREAKED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes olivaceus)

Seen on the day we birded Wilson Botanical Gardens.

OCHRE-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes oleagineus)

Seen several times including at Los Cusingos and Esquinas.

SCALE-CRESTED PYGMY-TYRANT (Lophotriccus pileatus)

This is a super cool, tiny species we saw at Wilson Botanical Gardens.

NORTHERN BENTBILL (Oncostoma cinereigulare)

Heard and seen by only a couple.

COMMON TODY-FLYCATCHER (Todirostrum cinereum)

With a dark back and bright yellow below, this fairly common species was seen several times towards the end of the tour, especially at Esquinas.

EYE-RINGED FLATBILL (Rhynchocyclus brevirostris)

This flycatcher was seen a couple of times, usually as it sat quietly in the understory. We saw them at San Gerardo de Rivas, Esquinas, and La Gamba.

YELLOW-OLIVE FLATBILL (Tolmomyias sulphurescens)

Tallied from Esquinas Rainforest Lodge.

YELLOW TYRANNULET (Capsiempis flaveola)

Seen just once or twice along the road to Las Pangas.

YELLOW-BELLIED ELAENIA (Elaenia flavogaster)

This widespread elaenia was heard a ton and also seen several times. Generally speaking, this is one of the easiest elaenias to find and see. They have an enormous, bushy crest!

MOUNTAIN ELAENIA (Elaenia frantzii)

Saw this flycatcher at Calle La Paz and then again late in the trip in the highlands.

MISTLETOE TYRANNULET (Zimmerius parvus)

Formerly part of the Paltry Tyrannulet complex before they were split out. This Zimmerius is actually quite widespread and common in much of Costa Rica and we tallied them most days.

YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (Empidonax flaviventris)

This wintering Empid was seen at Esquinas just once or twice.

BLACK-CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Empidonax atriceps)

Our time in the highlands overlapped with a couple of these fairly distinctive Empids. With a range limited to mountains of Costa Rica and Panama, it was a great specialty to see.

BRIGHT-RUMPED ATTILA (Attila spadiceus)

This species was easy to hear but a lot less easy to actually see. Tallied from Los Cusingos and Esquinas Rainforest Lodge.

RUFOUS MOURNER (Rhytipterna holerythra)

This all-brown species was seen on the day we went from Esquinas to Wilson.

DUSKY-CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus tuberculifer)

Not particularly uncommon in the lowlands including at Rio Rincon where we heard at least one.

GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus crinitus)

This large, bright Myiarchus might be a familiar species for birders from farther north. They winter in lowlands and we found them at spots like the Golfito Road and the Rio Rincón bridge.

GREAT KISKADEE (Pitangus sulphuratus)

Common, bold, widespread, and tallied daily.

BOAT-BILLED FLYCATCHER (Megarynchus pitangua)

Fairly common on many of our days.

RUSTY-MARGINED FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes cayanensis)

Although this black, yellow, and white flycatcher is quite widespread in South America, it is a very range-restricted specialty in southern Costa Rica. We found some reliable birds near Esquinas.

SOCIAL FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes similis)

Common and widespread, tallied daily.

GRAY-CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes granadensis)

Similar to the previous species, this pale-eyed, gray-headed flycatcher became more common once we dropped into the lowlands around Ciudad Neily and Esquinas.

STREAKED FLYCATCHER (Myiodynastes maculatus)

Seen along the entrance road to Esquinas.

PIRATIC FLYCATCHER (Legatus leucophaius)

Fairly common at Wilson Botanical Gardens.

TROPICAL KINGBIRD (Tyrannus melancholicus)

Abundant, tallied daily.

FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER (Tyrannus savana)

Although never abundant, these gorgeous and distinctive flycatchers were seen a couple of times including around Ciudad Neily.

Vireonidae (Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis)

SCRUB GREENLET (Hylophilus flavipes)

Great looks were had near Esquinas in the lowlands. Greenlets are in the Vireo family.

GREEN SHRIKE-VIREO (Vireolanius pulchellus)

Seen at Los Cusingos and then heard again later in the trip. This big vireo is downright tough to see sometimes!

LESSER GREENLET (Pachysylvia decurtata)

Tallied a couple of times including at Los Cusingos and La Gamba. Greenlets are in the vireo family.

YELLOW-THROATED VIREO (Vireo flavifrons)

This wintering species was seen a couple of times early in the tour at spots like Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

YELLOW-WINGED VIREO (Vireo carmioli)

This highland species was seen on our first full day of birding.

PHILADELPHIA VIREO (Vireo philadelphicus)

This is another wintering species of vireo that we tallied on our trip.

Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies)

SILVERY-THROATED JAY (Cyanolyca argentigula) [*]

This is a highland species that only a couple people heard on our final day.

BROWN JAY (Psilorhinus morio)

Common around the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano and the Hotel Bougainvillea.

BLACK-CHESTED JAY (Cyanocorax affinis)

We had really nice views of this attractive jay near Wilson Botanical Gardens.

Hirundinidae (Swallows)

MANGROVE SWALLOW (Tachycineta albilinea)

Seen a couple times but our best views came from the Rio Rincón bridge where they'd land on the power lines right next to us.

GRAY-BREASTED MARTIN (Progne chalybea)

This big swallow is a close relative of the Purple Martin folks might know from back home in the States. For us, they were common once we dropped into the mid-low elevations.

NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW (Stelgidopteryx serripennis)

This swallow species was seen only once early on in the tour.

SOUTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis)

A couple were seen a couple of days when we were staying at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge.

BLUE-AND-WHITE SWALLOW (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca)

Our most widespread and commonly seen swallow on tour. Mostly white below, the black vent really stood out in contrast.

Troglodytidae (Wrens)

HOUSE WREN (Troglodytes aedon)

This fairly plain, brown wren was common through much of the trip although their quiet behavior didn't make them very obvious.

TIMBERLINE WREN (Thryorchilus browni)

This highland species is nearly endemic to Costa Rica. We got this sneaky guy on our first full day of birding.

BLACK-BELLIED WREN (Pheugopedius fasciatoventris)

Detected at least once at Esquinas but this can be a notoriously tricky bird to see.

RUFOUS-BREASTED WREN (Pheugopedius rutilus)

Common early in the trip at spots like Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

ISTHMIAN WREN (Cantorchilus elutus)

Split out many years ago now from the Plain Wren complex. We had this species a couple of times early in the trip but they were more often heard than seen.

RIVERSIDE WREN (Cantorchilus semibadius)

This is a rather attractive wren that's also limited to southern Costa Rica and Panama. We had encounters many times including in the Esquinas area, the Rio Rincon area, and others.

WHITE-BREASTED WOOD-WREN (Henicorhina leucosticta)

Seen at least once from the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

GRAY-BREASTED WOOD-WREN (Henicorhina leucophrys)

Tallied on the day we birded Wilson Botanical Gardens.

Mimidae (Mockingbirds and Thrashers)

TROPICAL MOCKINGBIRD (Mimus gilvus)

Fairly common, this mimic was seen near San Vito, Ciudad Neily, and Golfito.

Turdidae (Thrushes and Allies)

BLACK-FACED SOLITAIRE (Myadestes melanops)

This songster is an attractive inhabitant of various mid-high elevation forests.

BLACK-BILLED NIGHTINGALE-THRUSH (Catharus gracilirostris)

This is another high elevation specialty that's only found in Costa Rica and Panama.

ORANGE-BILLED NIGHTINGALE-THRUSH (Catharus aurantiirostris)

This is one sneaky thrush! We encountered them a couple of times including at Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

SWAINSON'S THRUSH (Catharus ustulatus)

This migrant species winters in Costa Rica and we encountered it near Wilson Botanical Gardens.

MOUNTAIN THRUSH (Turdus plebejus)

Fairly common at mid-high elevations early on the trip. This is in the same genus as our robin back north.

WHITE-THROATED THRUSH (Turdus assimilis) [*]

This species was at least heard by some and glimpsed by couple others.

CLAY-COLORED THRUSH (Turdus grayi)

This widespread thrush is the national bird of Costa Rica.

Ptiliogonatidae (Silky-flycatchers)

LONG-TAILED SILKY-FLYCATCHER (Ptiliogonys caudatus)

This is a beautiful species, one of only 4 silky-flycatchers in the world. For us, these were seen at Calle La Paz early on the trip and then again at Paraiso Quetzal Lodge.

Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)

HOUSE SPARROW (Passer domesticus) [I]

Seen occasionally in urban areas.

Fringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)

ELEGANT EUPHONIA (Chlorophonia elegantissima)

This pretty species was seen a couple of times including at Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano.

GOLDEN-BROWED CHLOROPHONIA (Chlorophonia callophrys)

This is another bright species that's found mostly in the mountains. We found ours in the Paraiso Quetzal Lodge area.

YELLOW-CROWNED EUPHONIA (Euphonia luteicapilla)

This is mostly a lowland species and we encountered some at the Rio Rincon bridge.

THICK-BILLED EUPHONIA (Euphonia laniirostris)

This yellow-throated member of the Euphonia genus was one of two species at the Wilson Botanical Garden fruit feeders.

SPOT-CROWNED EUPHONIA (Euphonia imitans)

These were fairly common once we birded around Wilson Botanical Gardens. The females are very nicely marked and obvious!

LESSER GOLDFINCH (Spinus psaltria)

Seen a couple of times including at Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano, the grassy area along Rt. 237, and Wilson Botanical Gardens.

YELLOW-BELLIED SISKIN (Spinus xanthogastrus)

This flyover was a nice pickup at Calle La Paz on our first day.

Rhodinocichlidae (Thrush-Tanager)

ROSY THRUSH-TANAGER (Rhodinocichla rosea)

This is a special species and one we certainly don't expect to find on this tour. Vernon had some connections and we were able visit a special patch of forest to give it a try. Once we got there and met our local escort, we filed into the forest where to tried our best to get looks at this skulky species. In the end, I think we all heard it, some saw it well, and some only got bits and pieces.

Passerellidae (New World Sparrows)

SOOTY-CAPPED CHLOROSPINGUS (Chlorospingus pileatus)

Fairly common at the higher elevations like around Paraiso Quetzal.

COMMON CHLOROSPINGUS (Chlorospingus flavopectus)

This lower-elevation counterpart to the previous species was seen at least once at Wilson Botanical Gardens and other nearby roadsides.

BLACK-STRIPED SPARROW (Arremonops conirostris)

Fairly common in the lowland forests.

COSTA RICAN BRUSHFINCH (Arremon costaricensis)

Success! This is a rare, range-restricted brushfinch that's very nearly endemic to Costa Rica. Vernon did his magic and we found a pair along a road near San Vito.

ORANGE-BILLED SPARROW (Arremon aurantiirostris)

This is a brightly-colored attractive sparrow of the lowland shadowy forests. We found ours at spots like Esquinas and Los Cusingos.

VOLCANO JUNCO (Junco vulcani)

It was our first full day, when we went high up into the mountains, that we saw this highland endemic. Found only in Costa Rica and a little bit in Panama, this is a fun specialty to target.

RUFOUS-COLLARED SPARROW (Zonotrichia capensis)

A common bird at mid-upper elevations; we saw our first right at the Hotel Bougainvillea.

WHITE-EARED GROUND-SPARROW (Melozone leucotis)

This is a superb, skulky species and one we added at the Hotel Bougainvillea at the start of the trip.

CABANIS'S GROUND-SPARROW (Melozone cabanisi) [E]

This specialty is one of just a few truly endemic species in Costa Rica. Funnily enough, one of the best places is right in San Jose near the Hotel Bougainvillea which is where we found ours.

Icteridae (Troupials and Allies)

EASTERN MEADOWLARK (Sturnella magna)

At least one of this grassland-loving species was seen on our first outing at the Hotel Bougainvillea.

RED-BREASTED MEADOWLARK (Leistes militaris)

How cool was it to see meadowlarks with bright red fronts! This species was tallied near Ciudad Neily and near Esquinas in the tropical lowlands.

YELLOW-BILLED CACIQUE (Amblycercus holosericeus)

Seen at least once from Esquinas Rainforest Lodge and again near Wilson Botanical Garden.

CRESTED OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius decumanus)

This was the most common oropendola for us on this part of the tour. We stopped at a couple spots near Wilson that had some nests and again near Golfito.

MONTEZUMA OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius montezuma)

Seen at the start of the tour by the Hotel Bougainvillea.

SCARLET-RUMPED CACIQUE (SCARLET-RUMPED) (Cacicus uropygialis microrhynchus)

We ended up getting some pretty good looks several times at Esquinas and the Rio Rincon bridge.

ORCHARD ORIOLE (Icterus spurius)

We had a number of these burnt-orange orioles feeding in the trees along the Ciudad Neily rice fields.

BALTIMORE ORIOLE (Icterus galbula)

Common throughout the trip.

SHINY COWBIRD (Molothrus bonariensis)

This glossy black cowbird was seen a couple of times including at Ciudad Neily and the Rio Rincón bridge.

BRONZED COWBIRD (Molothrus aeneus)

Most of our sightings came from the lowlands around Esquinas and the Rio Rincon.

GIANT COWBIRD (Molothrus oryzivorus)

We scored half a dozen of these at the Rt 237 grassy area also another from the rice fields at Ciudad Neily.

MELODIOUS BLACKBIRD (Dives dives)

Common around the Hotel Bougainvillea.

GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE (Quiscalus mexicanus)

Abundant, tallied daily.

Parulidae (New World Warblers)

NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (Parkesia noveboracensis)

Several were heard and a couple were seen in the lowland forest around Esquinas Rainforest Lodge and the Rio Rincon bridge.

BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER (Mniotilta varia)

This limb-creeping warbler was fairly common and we tallied them on at least half of our days.

FLAME-THROATED WARBLER (Oreothlypis gutturalis)

This is a high-elevation species we encountered along Calle La Paz and the radio tower area.

TENNESSEE WARBLER (Leiothlypis peregrina)

It was interesting to see this wintering warbler visiting fruit feeders here and there on tour!

MOURNING WARBLER (Geothlypis philadelphia)

First detected by its call, this skulky warbler eventually came into view nicely at the Rt. 237 pond near Wilson.

OLIVE-CROWNED YELLOWTHROAT (CHIRIQUI) (Geothlypis semiflava chiriquensis)

Some sources split this out as its own species "Chiriqui Yellowthroat". For now, we treat this as a subspecies of Olive-crowned (until recently, it was actually part of Masked Yellowthroat; a confusing situation!). We had looks in a weedy marshside near San Vito.

AMERICAN REDSTART (Setophaga ruticilla)

This familiar warbler was seen a couple of times including at the Rt. 237 pond.

TROPICAL PARULA (Setophaga pitiayumi)

At least one of these was spotted at the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano and then again late in the tour near Wilson.

BAY-BREASTED WARBLER (Setophaga castanea)

This was a surprising find, a species we don't typically see on this part. We were birding near the Rio Rincon bridge when one of these came into view and we all enjoyed a good study and even came away with some pictures to prove it.

BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER (Setophaga fusca)

Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano hosted at least one of these wintering warblers.

YELLOW WARBLER (Setophaga petechia)

This familiar wintering warbler was seen just a couple of times and was never common.

CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER (Setophaga pensylvanica)

Our most common warbler on the trip, these cute little guys were tallied nearly every day.

BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER (Setophaga virens)

On our final day, we returned to some high elevation forest and came across a couple of these wintering warblers.

BUFF-RUMPED WARBLER (Myiothlypis fulvicauda)

These friendly warblers were often seen on the ground, especially along the edges of roads or trails where they preferred to forage.

WILSON'S WARBLER (Cardellina pusilla)

Fairly common, seen many times at various spots on tour.

SLATE-THROATED REDSTART (Myioborus miniatus)

Although never abundant, this attractive tropical warbler was seen at least a couple of times.

COLLARED REDSTART (Myioborus torquatus)

What an adorable warbler! This is a high-elevation species and one of our only encounters occurred up at Calle La Paz.

Cardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies)

SUMMER TANAGER (Piranga rubra)

Common and widespread.

BLACK-CHEEKED ANT-TANAGER (Habia atrimaxillaris) [E]

Excellent! This is one of the main targets of the entire Edges Part 1 tour! This rare ant-tanager is endemic to the southwestern corner of Costa Rica where it's believed fewer than 15,000 remain. We caught up to them a couple of times including right on the grounds of Esquinas and then again along the road to Golfito

ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK (Pheucticus ludovicianus)

This wintering finch was spied several times on the trip at various spots.

BLUE-BLACK GROSBEAK (Cyanoloxia cyanoides)

We finally caught up to one of these dark grosbeaks at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge.

INDIGO BUNTING (Passerina cyanea)

This is an uncommon species on this part of the trip but we still managed to find one on a couple of days. First was at the Hotel Bougainvillea and then another along the road by Ciudad Neily.

Thraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)

GRAY-HEADED TANAGER (Eucometis penicillata)

Seen a couple of times late in the tour.

SCARLET-RUMPED TANAGER (CHERRIE'S) (Ramphocelus passerinii costaricensis)

An abundant but gorgeous addition to the avifauna of Costa Rica. Until recently, these were split out as different species but they've been re-lumped as Scarlet-rumped again.

BLUE-GRAY TANAGER (Thraupis episcopus)

Our most common tanager on average. Tallied daily.

PALM TANAGER (Thraupis palmarum)

Although a bit more bland than the previous species, this species does have a fine, yellow tinge to the head. These were fairly common throughout.

SPECKLED TANAGER (Ixothraupis guttata)

Certainly one of the better-looking tanagers! We saw this intricately-patterned species several times including at the Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano and Wilson Botanical Gardens.

GOLDEN-HOODED TANAGER (Stilpnia larvata)

A common but attractive species we saw on a majority of our days!

SPANGLE-CHEEKED TANAGER (Tangara dowii)

San Gerardo de Rivas had a couple of these beautiful tanagers but they were never a common species for us.

BAY-HEADED TANAGER (Tangara gyrola)

A common and familiar tanager seen on most of our days.

SILVER-THROATED TANAGER (Tangara icterocephala)

This is another beautiful tanager that was actually fairly common.

SCARLET-THIGHED DACNIS (Dacnis venusta)

There was at least one sighting late in the tour, near the Wilson Botanical Gardens.

SHINING HONEYCREEPER (Cyanerpes lucidus)

We could see the yellow legs on this species of honeycreeper when we spotted it at Esquinas.

RED-LEGGED HONEYCREEPER (Cyanerpes cyaneus)

A common feeder bird early in the trip, seen many times.

GREEN HONEYCREEPER (Chlorophanes spiza)

One of our most common honeycreepers on Part 1, this attractive tropical species was quite fond of visiting flowers and fruit feeders throughout the tour.

SLATY FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa plumbea)

This is a high-elevation species limited to Costa Rica and Panama. We encountered some several times early in the tour and then again on our final day when we went up and over the mountains.

BLUE-BLACK GRASSQUIT (Volatinia jacarina)

Fairly common throughout the trip.

RUDDY-BREASTED SEEDEATER (Sporophila minuta)

This fairly distinctive tanager (yes, seedeaters are technically tanagers) was tallied from near La Gamba and then again at the Rt. 237 pond.

THICK-BILLED SEED-FINCH (Sporophila funerea)

This is a large-billed, mostly-dark species we encountered in the lowlands around La Gamba.

VARIABLE SEEDEATER (Sporophila corvina)

Abundant in any grassy habitat through much of the tour.

YELLOW-BELLIED SEEDEATER (Sporophila nigricollis)

More than a dozen of these were hanging out along the road near La Gamba but we would see more around the Rt. 237 pond.

SLATE-COLORED SEEDEATER (Sporophila schistacea)

Vernon had some details on where to go to find this uncommon species at Wilson Botanical Gardens and after some looking, we were successful.

BANANAQUIT (Coereba flaveola)

Common just about anywhere with flowers!

YELLOW-FACED GRASSQUIT (Tiaris olivaceus)

Not particularly uncommon.

BUFF-THROATED SALTATOR (Saltator maximus)

Our most common saltator on this tour, this big-billed species was a mainstay at fruit feeders throughout.

STREAKED SALTATOR (Saltator striatipectus)

We saw this distinctive saltator in the scrub by the Rt. 237 pond and then again from the Mirador Valle Del General stop.

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MAMMALS

COMMON OPOSSUM (Didelphis marsupialis)

Spotted along a roadside when we went looking for owls near Esquinas.

GREATER WHITE-LINED BAT (Saccopteryx bilineata)

If you ever needed to see one of these, you only needed to look by the fridge at Esquinas which is where they'd roost every day!

MANTLED HOWLER MONKEY (Alouatta palliata)

Seen high up, at one point, near Esquinas.

RED-TAILED SQUIRREL (Sciurus granatensis)

Seen occasionally.

ALFARO'S PYGMY SQUIRREL (Microsciurus alfari)

Seen by a couple during our day between Esquinas and Wilson.

CENTRAL AMERICAN AGOUTI (Dasyprocta punctata)

Common and seen almost daily.

COYOTE (Canis latrans)

Seen on our final day as we were driving back to San Jose.

WHITE-NOSED COATI (Nasua narica)

This relative of the raccoon was fairly common.

COLLARED PECCARY (Tayassu tajacu)

Seen once or twice.

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HERPS

GROUND ANOLE (Anolis humilis)

Tallied on at least one of our days.

GREEN IGUANA (Iguana iguana)

There was no shortage of these big guys once we dropped down into the Pacific lowlands!

COMMON BASILISK (Basiliscus basiliscus)

Our best views came from Esquinas Rainforest Lodge where these were quite common near the ponds.

TROPICAL HOUSE GECKO (Hemidactylus mabouia)

The sound these geckos make blends right in with the normal night sounds and we heard them daily.

SPECTACLED CAIMAN (Caiman crocodilus)

A couple of these always seemed to be lurking somewhere in the ponds at Esquinas! At night, the eye-shine was especially helpful in picking them out.

MASKED TREE FROG (Smilisca phaeota)

Seen at Esquinas by some.

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Totals for the tour: 311 bird taxa and 9 mammal taxa