COSTA RICA A RELAXED & EASY TOUR
JULY 07-15, 2018
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis). Photo: David Ascanio ©
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COSTA RICA: A RELAXED & EASY TOUR July 07-15, 2018
By David Ascanio
Photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidascanio/sets/72157698323604261
Collared Redstart (Myioborus torquatus). Photo: David Ascanio ©
Fantastic Costa Rica welcomed us with amazing views of a Lesson’s Motmot
(Momotus lessoni) feeding on infructescences of a bromeliad, at eye level. Also, with pairs of Rufous-naped Wrens (Campylorhynchus rufinucha) giving their display accompanied by their cacophonic voice and Boat-billed Flycatchers (Megarynchus pitangua) chasing away a raptor that was close to their nesting site. From San José we drove to Cerro de la Muerte where enjoyed superb views of Fiery-throated Hummingbirds – a regional endemic (Panterpe insignis) and Talamanca Hummingbird - a recent split off from Magnificent Hummingbird (Eugenes spectabilis). Also, we observed two species of silky-flycatchers, the enchanting Collared Redstart (Myioborus torquatus) and two species of thrushes. Given that the weather was still great, after lunch we took a detour to the antenna road where various Volcano Junco (Junco vulcani) were added to our list along the territorial and diminutive Timberline Wren (Thryorchilus browni). Towards the mid-afternoon we took the road towards our lodge, named Savegre, and along the way we nailed our first Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor) for the tour. Yet, the birding continued in the gardens of the lodge with amazing views of Yellow-thighed Finch (Pselliophorus tibialis), Flame-colored
Tanager - now a cardinal (Piranga bidentata) and Yellow-bellied Siskins (Spinus xanthogastrus). And, all of it just in the first day of our tour! Our second day found us in the lush and evergreen mountains of Cerro de la Muerte, in Savegre. Here, we nailed one of the target species of the tour, the Resplendent Quetzal (iPharomachrus mocinno) and what a way to do it: with views of (at least) one male and two other females! Later, we explored the trail crossing a small patch of forest and along wrens, euphonias, resident warblers, wood-quails and parakeets we added new birds to the list. In the afternoon we visited bird feeders and got superb views of two species of nightingale-thrushes as well as the comical Large-footed Finch (Pezopetes capitalis).
Shinning Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes lucidus). Photo: David Ascanio ©
Our last morning in Cerro de La Muerte started in the forest garden, a family property with bird feeders attracting tanagers and woodpeckers. Here, we also enjoyed views of Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) and a pair of the amazingly beautiful Golden-browed Chlorophonias (Chlorophonia callophrys). After saying good-bye to Savegre lodge we drove back to the road along the ridge of Cerro de la Muerte and made a stop in the montane wet forest. Here, we encountered a loose mixed species flock and added the beautiful Ruddy Trerunner (Margarornis rubiginosus) to our list. The day continued along the road crossing the San Jose valley and onto the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, to Sarapiquí. Driving along this road exposed ourselves to a new set of birds as well to the very rich lowlands of northern Costa Rica. We increased our hummingbird list adding Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata), Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti) and
Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica). This day ended in the Sarapiquí lowlands where we spent three full days exploring its vast and wildlife rich area. The following three days were devoted to cover contrasting areas, all offering amazing wildlife. First, we spent half day at the aerial tram. Among feeding flocks and lectures about plants, forest types and forest strata, we enjoyed astonishing views of Barid’s Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) and a couple of Eyelash Vipers (Bothriechis schlegelii). Later, we visited Cope (a Costa Rican illustrator), the man whom has an unthinkable connection with nature. With Cope we got to see Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata), Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata) and Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis). In Cope’s house (an eBird hotspot!) we felt in glory when seeing so many hummingbirds, tyrant-flycatchers and tanagers at close distance that forced us to expand the visit time. One of Cope’s visit main reward was seeing (and photographing) a Chestnut-headed Oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri) feeding two juveniles, but such chicks were two (parasitic) Giant Cowbird (Molothrus oryzivorus)! The second day in the lowlands found us at the entrance of the world renowned La Selva Station, better known as OTS. Right before the entrance to the reserve we were adding several birds, many of which were target species such as Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus), Gartered and Black-throated Trogons (Trogon caligatus & Trogon rufus) , Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda) and two species of motmots: Rufous and Broad-billed Motmots (Baryphthengus martii & Electron platyrhynchum). In the afternoon we visited a family and learned about their black pepper farm and lifestyle in Costa Rica´s countryside.
Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala). Photo: David Ascanio ©
As much as we enjoy good weather during the first and second days, in the third day we encountered rain. And, it rained, and rained, and rained! As we were driving to Sarapiquí to take a boat trip we learned that a tropical storm was passing by the Caribbean side of Costa Rica and for that we experienced 36 hours of (almost) continuous rain. But, birdwatchers are resilient are despite the precipitation we continued to add new bird species to our list and some of it were Green Ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis) and Mangrove Swallow (Tachycineta albilinea). Sometime in the late afternoon the sky cleared out and then we enjoyed an explosion of birds including Smoky-brown and Rufous-winged Woodpeckers (Picoides fumigatus & Piculus simplex), Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana), Keel-billed and Yellow-throated Toucans (Ramphastos sulphuratus & Ramphastos ambiguous) and Great Green Macaws (Ara ambiguuus).
Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor). Photo: David Ascanio ©
Our last full day in Costa Rica started with a mild rain and despite of it we got more views of Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani), Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus
torquatus) and the astonishing Crimson-collared Tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus). We also saw the brightly colored Strawberry and Green-and-black Poison Dart Frogs (Oophaga pumilio & Dendrobatus auratus). Our return to San Jose via La Virgen road gave us the opportunity to add new birds to our list and in superb-birding Cinchona we added Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii), Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) and Coppery-headed Emerald (Elvira cupreiceps) among other hummingbirds. Also, Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor) and Prong-billed Barbet (Semnornis frantzii) came so close to us that offered endless photo opportunities. As if that wasn´t enough, the great surprise for the morning was to see a Buff-fronted Quail-Dove (Zentrygon costaricensis) coming to feed on the rice spread below the bird feeder. We then took a detour to the Poás volcano road (partly closed due to a recent volcanic activity) and added to our day count Black-and-yellow Silky-Flycatcher - not a true tyrant-flycatcher and currently called by some Black-and-yellow Phainoptila (Phainoptila melanoxantha) and Slate-throated Redstart (Myioborus miniatus). On the return to the road heading to San José, two kids in front of a strawberry store were waving at us and pointing to the forest in the opposite side of the road. As we slowed down we realized that there was a Hoffman´s Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) which we enjoyed as it was moving from one branch to another as well as munching some fresh leaves.
Golden-eyed Tree-frog (Agalychnis annae). Photo: David Ascanio ©
Once in our hotel in San José it was time to hang up our binoculars, do our final checklist and enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner. I want to thank you for joining me in this relaxed & easy tour and look forward to seeing you again. I also want to highlight the importance of using local guides in any country you visit. That is the way I started (as a local guide in Venezuela) and my policy of hiring local people wherever I lead tours. I want to express my gratitude to Alan Rodriguez and Cope for their support and assistance in finding several birds. Also, to my good friend and best driver of all, Santiago Morales for driving our bus
in a safe mode no matter how narrow the roads were. Santiago is not only a good driver but an excellent bird spotter as well. Bon voyage! Please, consider joining me in other Caribbean and Neotropical destinations, equally contrasting and hosting a unique flora a fauna. Some of these tours are: Cuba: Birds and people-to-people. Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidascanio/sets/72157643519265893/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylRHvB1jzdI Birding the Panama´s Canal. A relaxed and easy tour. Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidascanio/sets/72157648765567967/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgnkUxwd5kw The Amazon Cruise Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidascanio/albums/72157663984130953 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b3xYG0cPSo
Hoffman's Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni).
Photo: David Ascanio ©
COSTA RICA A Relaxed & Easy Tour
July 07-15, 2018
MAP OF LOCATIONS
ITINERARY: 07 July 2018. San José, Hotel Bougainvillea. 08 July 2018. San José to Cerro de la Muerte (Buenavista mountain). 09 July 2018. Cerro de la Muerte. 10 July 2018. Cerro de la Muerte to Sarapiquí. 11 July 2018. Aerial Tram, Cope´s and Braulio Carrillo National Park. 12 July 2018. La Selva Field Station. Farmland in Sarapiquí. 13 July 2018. Boat trip Sarapiqui River and farmland in Sarapiquí. 14 July 2018. La Virgen road and Poás volcano road. 15 July 2018. Departure.
KEY:SJSanJose.HotelBouganvillea.CMCerrodelaMuerte,MiradordeQuetzales,Savegre.BCAerialtramandBraulioCarrillonationalpark.SALaSelva,LaQuinta,Guápiles(Cope’s),SarapiquiandPuertoViejorivers.CILaVirgenroad,Cinchona,PoásVolcano,FreddoFresasandvicinity.Underlined.Endemic,regionalendemicordifficult-to-seespecies.BIRDS:Tinamous/TinamidaeGreatTinamou.Tinamusmajor.SA.Heardonly.LittleTinamou.Crypturellussoui.SA.Heardonly.
Waterfowl/AnatidaeBlack-belliedWhistling-Duck.Dendrocygnaautumnalis.SA.
Guans,Chachalacas&Curassows/CracidaeGray-headedChachalaca.Ortaliscinereiceps.SA.CrestedGuan.Penelopepurpurascens.BC,SA.BlackGuan.Chamaepetesunicolor.CM,CI.AsingleindividualwasscopedinCerro
delaMuerte.AlsoseeninCinchonta.NewWorldQuail/OdontophoridaeSpottedWood-Quail.Odontophorusguttatus.CM.Astonishingviewsofit!
PigeonsandDoves/ColumbidaeRockPigeon(I).Columbalivia.CommoninSanJoséandPuertoViejo.Pale-ventedPigeon.Patagioenascayannensis.SA.Red-billedPigeon.Patagioenasflavirostris.SJ.Band-tailedPigeon.Patagioenasfasciata.CM.Short-billedPigeon.Patagioenasnigrirostris.BC,SA.RuddyGround-Dove.Columbinatalpacoti.SA(openareas).White-tippedDove.Leptotilaverreauxi.SA.Buff-frontedQuail-Dove.Zentrygoncostaricensis.Aregionalendemic!Seenbyallin
Cinchona.CI.White-wingedDove.Zenaidaasiatica.SJ.
Cuckoos/CuculidaeSquirrelCuckoo.Piayacayana.SA.Groove-billedAni.Crotophagasulcirostris.Openareas.SA.
Potoos/NyctibidaeGreatPotoo.Nyctibiusgrandis.SA.
Swifts/ApodidaeWhite-collaredSwift.Streptoprocnezonaris.SA.Gray-rumpedSwift.Chaeturacinereiventris.LaSelva,SA.
Hummingbirds/TrochilidaeHummingbirdswereoriginallybelievedtobeacrossbetweenaninsectandabird.Furthermore,asaconsequenceofhavingsuchimpressiveplumage,itisnotsurprisingthatademandstartedforsuchfantasticcreatures,thuspushingatradebusinessthatshippedhundredsofthousandsofhummingbirdskinsintoEurope.Bythen,therewerenocommonnamesassociatedwiththehummingbirds.So,howdidthesebirdsgetsuchbeautifulnames?ThepersontogivethemostcommonEnglishnamestothehummingbirdswasJ.GouldonhismemorableMonographofTrochilidae(1849-1861).But,didyouknowthatuntilthepublicationofhisrenownedmonographGouldhadneverseenahummingbirdalive?OnlyafterfinishingsuchanimpressiveworkhedidvisittheAmericasinMay1857andsawhisfirstlivingTrochilidae,aRuby-throatedHummingbird.OnourCostaRicatourwemanagedtosee23speciesofhummingbirds.White-neckedJacobin.Florisugamellivora.Cope’shouse.SA.Long-billedHermit.Phaethornislongirostris.SA.Stripe-throatedHermit.Phaethornisstriigularis.BC,SA.BrownVioletear.Colibridelphinae.BC,CI.LesserVioletear.Colibricyanotus.CM,CI.Green-breastedMango.Anthracothoraxprevostii.SJ,SA.GreenThorntail.Discosuraconversii.CI.Green-crownedBrilliant.Heliodoxajacula.CM,CI.TalamancaHummingbird.Eugenesspectabilis.CM,CI.Fiery-throatedHummingbird.Panterpeinsignis.Aregionalendemic.CM.White-belliedMountain-gem.Lampornishemileucus.CI.Purple-throatedMountain-Gem.Lamporniscalolaemus.CI.White-throatedMountain-Gem.Lamporniscastaneoventris.CM.VolcanoHummingbird.Selasphorusflammula.Regionalendemic.CM.ScintillantHummingbird.Selasphorusscintilla.Regionalendemic.CI.Violet-headedHummingbird.Klaisguimeti.BC.VioletSabrewing.Campylopterushemileucurus.CI.Stripe-tailedHummingbird.Eupherusaeximia.CM.Coppery-headedEmerald.Elviracupreiceps.EndemictoCostaRica.Superbviews!
CI.Snowcap.Microcheraalbocoronata.BC.Bronze-tailedPlumeleteer.Chalyburaurochrysia.BC,SA.CrownedWoodnymph.Thaluraniacolombica.Vervaingarden.BC,SA.Rufous-tailedHummingbird.Amaziliatzacatl.SJ,CM,BC,SA,CI.
Jacanas/JacanidaeNorthernJacana.Jacanaspinosa.SA.
Sandpipersandallies/ScolopacidaeSpottedSandpiper.Actitismacularia.SA.Cormorants/PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropicCormorant.Phalacrocoraxbrasilianus..SA.
Anhingidae/AnhingaAnhinga.Anhingaanhinga.Boattrip.SA.
Herons,EgretsandBitterns/ArdeidaeLittleBlueHeron.Agrettacaerulea.SACattleEgret.Bubulcusibis.Commonandwidespreadinlowlandopenareas.GreenHeron.Butoridesvirescens.SA.
IbisesandSpoonbills/ThreskiornithidaeGreenIbis.Mesembrinibiscayennensis.Sarapiquíriver.SA.
NewWorldVultures/CathartidaeBlackVulture.Coragypsatratus.Widespread.TurkeyVulture.Cathartesaura.Widespread.KingVulture.Sarcoramphuspapa.SA.Superbviewsoftwoindividuals!
Osprey–PandionididaeOsprey.Pandionhaliaetus.SA.
Hawks,EaglesandKites/AccipitridaeRoadsideHawk.Rupornismagnirostris.SA.GrayHawk.Buteoplagiatus.CI.Red-tailedHawk.Buteojamaicensis.CI.
Owls/StrigidaeCrestedOwl.Lophostrixcristata.HowcanIdescribeinwritingtheenormous
privilegeofseeingapairofthisspecies,atdaytime?Maybe,there’snowaytoputthatinwritingbut,Iamsureitwillremainineachofyouasoneofthemostmemorablemomentsofthetour.SA.SpectacledOwl.Pulsatrixperspicillata.Anothergreatexperience.Weenjoyedviews
ofapairroosting,atdaytime!.SA.FerruginousPygmy-Owl.Glaucidiumbrasilianum.Heardonly.SJ.
Trogons/TrogonidaeSlaty-tailedTrogon.Trogonmassena.SA.GarteredTrogon.Trogoncaligatus.SA.Black-throatedTrogon.Trogonrufus.SA.CollaredTrogon.Trogoncollaris.CM.ResplendentQuetzal.Pharomachrusmocinno.Oneofthemostmagicalexperiences
inthetour!Wesawthreeindividuals.CM.Motmots/MomotidaeLesson’sMotmot(previouslypartofBlue-crownedMotmot.Momotusmomota).
GreatviewsofasingleindividualinthegardensoftheHotelBougainvillea.SJ.RufousMotmot.Baryphthengusmartii.SA.Broad-billedMotmot.Electronplatyrhynchum.BC,SA.
Kingfishers/Alcedinidae
GreenKingfisher.Chloroceryleamericana.Boattrip.SA.Jacamars/GalbulidaeRufous-tailedJacamar.Galbularuficauda.SA.
Toucan-Barbets/SemnornithidaeProng-billedBarbet.Semnornisfrantzii..Aregionalendemic.AmazingviewsofthreeindividualsinCinchona.CI.
Toucans/RamphastidaeNorthernEmeraldToucanet.Aulacorhynchusprasinus.CM,CI.CollaredAracari.Pteroglossustorquatus.SA.Keel-billedToucan.Ramphastossulfuratus.BC,SA.Yellow-throatedToucan.Ramphastosambiguus.BC,SA.
Woodpeckers/PicidaeAcornWoodpecker.Melanerpesformicivorus.CM,CI.Black-cheekedWoodpecker.Melanerpespucherani.SA.Hoffman´sWoodpecker.Melanerpeshoffmannii.Aregionalendemic.SJ,SA.Smoky-brownWoodpecker.Picoidesfumigatus.SA.Rufous-wingedWoodpecker.Piculussimplex.SA.CinnamonWoodpecker.Celeusloricatus.SA.Chestnut-coloredWoodpecker.Celeuscastaneus.SA.
FalconsandCaracaras/FalconidaeCrestedCaracara.Caracaracheriwayy.SA.Yellow-headedCaracara.Milvagochimachima.SA.LaughingFalcon.Herpetotherescachinnans.SA.
Parrots/PsittacidaeTheparrots,parakeets,macaws,andparrotletsareusuallyassociatedwithtropicalenvironments.TheTropicsofAmericaareoneoftheregionswherethisfamilyradiatedinaprominentway.InthisshortCostaRicatour,wemanagedtosee9speciesofthisdistinctivefamily.Sulphur-wingedParakeet.Pyrrhurahoffmanni.Loosegroupswereseenflying.
Duringthelastmorningwesawfewpairsperchedatclosedistanceandenjoyeditswonderfulplumage.CM.GreatGreenMacaw.Araambiguus.Greatviewsoffewpairs.SA.ScarletMacaw.Aramacao.15+roostinginasingletree!SA.Crimson-frontedParakeet.Aratingafinschi.SJ.Orange-chinnedParakeet.Brotogerisjugularis.SA.Brown-hoodedParrot.Pyriliahaematotis.SA.MembersofthegenusPyriliaare
alwaysagreatdealbecauseoftheirforesthabitsandalsobecausetheytendtobesecretive.Wesaw5individualsinflight.SA.White-crownedParrot.Pionussenilis.SA.Red-loredParrot.Amazonaautumnalis.SA.MealyParrot.Amazonafarinose.SA.
TypicalAntbirds/ThamnophilidaeFasciatedAntshrike.Cymbilaimuslineatus.Heardonly.SA.RussetAntshrike.Thamnistesanabatinus.Apairwasobservedwithafeedingflock
fromoneofthegondolas.BC.DuskyAntbird.Cercomacroidestyrannina.Heardonly.LaSelva.SA.Chestnut-backedAntbird.Myrmecizaexsul.Superbviews!SA.
OvenbirdsandWoodcreepers/FurnariidaeCocoaWoodcreeper.Xyphorynchussusurrans.Boattrip.SA.Streak-headedWoodcreeper.Lepidocolaptessouleyetti.SA.Spot-crownedWoodcreeper.Lepidocolaptesaffinis.CM.Buff-throatedFoliage-Gleaner.Autumolusochrolaemus.BC.RuddyTreerunner.Margarornisrubiginosus.Aregionalendemic.CM.Wewere
luckytoenjoyrepeatedviewsofpairs.Red-facedSpinetail.Cranioleucaerythrops.CI.
TyrantFlycatchers/TyrannidaeYellowTyrannulet.Capsiempisflaveola.SA.MountainElaenia.Elaeniafrantzii.CM.TorrentTyrannulet.Serpophagacinerea.CM.Ochre-belliedFlycatcher.Mionectesoleaginous.SA.CommonTody-Flycatcher.Todirostrumcinereum.SA.Black-headedTody-Flycatcher.Todirostrumnigriceps.Heardonly.SA.TropicalPewee.Contopuscinereus.SA.YellowishFlycatcher.Empidonaxflavescens.CM,CI.Black-cappedFlycatcher.Empidonaxatriceps.Aregionalendemic.CM.BlackPhoebe.Sayornisnigricans.CM.Long-tailedTyrant.Coloniacolonus.NearPinguino’sfarm.SA.Bright-rumpedAttila.Attilaspadiceus.SA.Dusky-cappedFlycatcher.Myiarchustuberculifer.BC.GreatKiskadee.Pitangussulphuratus.SJ,SA,CI.Boat-billedFlycatcher.Megarynchuspitangua.LaSelva.SJ,CM,SA.SocialFlycatcher.Myiozetetessimilis.SA.Gray-cappedFlycatcher.Myiozetetesgranadensis.PaireatingMiconiafruits.SA.White-ringedFlycatcher.Conopiasalbovittatus.LaSelva.SA.PiraticFlycatcher.Legatusleucophaius.CI.TropicalKingbird.Tyrannusmelancholicus.Widespread.
Becards,Tityras&Allies/TityridaeCinnamonBecard.Pachyramphuscinnamomeus.SA.MaskedTityra.Tityrasemifasciata.SA.
Manakins/PipridaeWhite-collaredManakin.Manacuscandei.SA.Red-cappedManakin.Ceratopipramentalis.BC.
Vireos/VireonidaeLesserGreenlet.Pachysilviadecurtatus.BC,SA.
Yellow-wingedVireo.Vireocarmioli.Aregionalendemic.Feedingflock.CM.Brown-cappedVireo.Vireoleucophrys.CI.Yellow-greenVireo.Vireoflavoviridis.SJ.
Crows/CorvidaeBrownJay.Psilorhinusmorio.SJ.
Swallows/HirundinidaeMangroveSwallow.Tachycinetaalbilinea.SA.Blue-and-whiteSwallow.Pygochelidoncyanoleuca.SJ,CM,CI.SouthernRough-wingedSwallow.Stelgidopteryxruficollis.SA.
Wrens/TroglodytidaeHouseWren.Troglodytesaedon.SJ,SA.OchreaceousWren.Troglodytesochraceus.CM,CI.TimberlineWren.Thryorchilusbrowni.Antennaroad.CM.Rufous-napedWren.Campylorhynchusrufinucha.PairsatthegardensoftheHotel
BougainvilleaandElRodeoInn.SJ.Stripe-breastedWren.Cathrochilusthoracicus.Heardonly.BC.Cabanis’sWren(SplitfromPlainWren).Cantorchilusmodestus.Heardonly.Hotel
Bougainvillea.SA.BayWren.Cantorchilusnigricapillus.SA.White-breastedWood-Wren.Henicorhinaleucosticta.Heardonly.SA.Gray-breastedWood-Wren.Henicorhinaleucophrys.CM,CI.
ThrushesandAllies/TurdidaeBlack-facedSolitaire.Myadestesmelanops.Aregionalendemic.Heardonly.CM,CI.Black-billedNightingale-Thrush.Catharusgracilirostris.CM.Ruddy-cappedNightingale-Thrush.Catharusfrantziir.CM.Swainson’sThrush.Catharusustulatus.HeardonlybyNancy.CM.SootyThrush.Turdusnigrescens.Aregionalendemic.CM.MountainThrush.Turdusplebejus.CM.Clay-coloredThrush.Turdusgrayi.Widespread.
Silky-Flycatchers/PtiliogonatidaeBlack-and-yellowSilky-Flycatcher.Phainoptilamelanoxantha.Aregionalendemic.
CM.Long-tailedSilky-Flycatcher.Ptiliogonyscaudatus.AQregionalendemic.CM.
OldWorldSparrows/PasseridaeHouseSparrow.Passerdomesticus.CI.
Siskins,euphoniasandallies/FringillidaeGolden-browedChlorophonia.Chlorophoniacallophrys.Apair.CM.Yellow-crownedEuphonia.Euphonialuteicapilla.Aregionalendemic.SA.ElegantEuphonia.Euphoniaelegantissima.CM.Olive-backedEuphonia.Euphoniagouldi.BC,SA.Yellow-belliedSiskin.Spinusxanthogastrus.ForestgardenandSavegre.CM.
Newworldsparrows/PasserellidaeYellow-thighedFinch.Pselliophorustibialis.Aregionalendemic.CM.Large-footedFinch.Pezopetescapitalis.Aregionalendemic.CM.Orange-billedSparrow.Arremonaurantiirostris.SA.Chestnut-cappedBrush-Finch.Arremonbrunneinucha.CM,CI.White-napedBrush-Finch.Atlapetesalbinucha.Forestgarden.CM.White-earedGround-Sparrow.Melozoneleucotis.CI.Rufous-collaredSparrow.Zonotrichiacapensis.SJ,CM.VolcanoJunco.Juncovulcani.Aregionalendemic.CM.CommonChlorospingus.Chlorospingusflavopectus.CM,CI.Sooty-cappedBush-Tanager.Chlorospinguscanigularis.Feedingflocksandfamily
groups.CM.Wrenthrush/ZeledoniidaeWrenthrush.Zeledoniacoronata.CM.Aregionalendemic.Seenbyfewparticipants.
TroupialsandAllies/IcteridaeEasternMeadowlark.Sturnellamagna.Cartago.SJ.Chestnut-headedOropendola.Psarocoliuswagleri.SA.SuperbviewsofanadultfeedingchicksofGiantCowbird!MontezumaOropendola.Psarocoliusmontezuma.AerialTraminBC,SA.Black-cowledOriole.Icterusprosthemelas.SA.Red-wingedBlackbird.Agelaiusphoeniceus.SA.ShinyCowbird.Molothrusbonairensis.SA.GiantCowbird.Molothrusoryzivorus.SeecommentaboveinChestnut-headedOropendola.SA.MelodiousBlackbird.Divesdives.SJ,SA.Great-tailedGrackle.Quiscalusmexicanus.Widespreadinopenareas.
NewWorldWarblers/ParulidaeFlame-throatedWarbler.Oreothlypisgutturalis.Nicestudiesofpairswithfeeding
flocks.CM.Buff-rumpedWarbler.Myiothlypisfulvicauda.SA.Black-cheekedWarbler.Basileuterusmelanogenys.Aregionalendemic.Pairfeeding
ajuvenile.CM.Slate-throatedRedstart.Myioborusminiatus.CI.CollaredRedstart(Whitestart).Myioborustorquatus.Aregionalendemic.CM.
CardinalsandAllies/CardinalidaeNoticethatthePirangatanagersarenotanymorepartoftheThraupidaeandinstead,they’renowcardinals.Fornow,theyretaintheircommonname(tanager)butexpectacommonnamechangeinthefuture.Flame-coloredTanager.Pirangabidentata.CM.Red-throatedAnt-Tanager.Habiafuscicauda.SA.Carmiol’s(Olive)Tanager.Chlorothraupiscarmioli.Superbviews.Feedingflock.BC.
TanagersandAllies/ThraupidaeBlue-grayTanager.Thraupisepiscopus.Widespread.PalmTanager.ThraupispalmarumSA.Golden-hoodedTanager.Tangaralarvata.SA.Spangled-cheekedTanager.Tangaradowii.CM.Plain-coloredTanager.Tangarainornata.SA.Silver-throatedTanager.Tangaraicterocephala.FeedingflockinBM.CI.SlatyFlowerpiercer.Diglossaplumbea.Regionalendemic.CM,CI.GreenHoneycreeper.Chlorophanesspiza.BC,SA.Black-and-yellowTanager.Chrysothlypischrysomelas.Feedingflock,aerialtram.
Seeninoneofthe4gondolas.BC.Blue-blackGrassquit.Volatiniajacarina.SA.White-shoulderedTanager.Tachyphonusluctuosus.Feedingflock.BC.Tawny-crestedTanager.Tachyphonusdelatrii.Feedingflock.BC.White-throatedShrike-Tanager.Lanioleucothorax.Heardonly.BC.Crimson-collaredTanager.Ramphocelussanguinolentus.SA.Passerini’sTanager.Ramphoceluspasserinii.SA.ShinningHoneycreeper.Cyanerpeslucidus.SA.Red-leggedHoneycreeper.Cyanerpescyaneus.SA.Bananaquit.Coerebaflaveola.SA.Yellow-facedGrassquit.Tiarisolivaceus.Forestgarden.CM.VariableSeedeater.Sporophilaamericana(corvina).SA.White-collaredSeedeater.Sporophilatorqueola.Cartago,SJ.Buff-throatedSaltator.Saltatormaximus.SA.GrayishSaltator.Saltatorcoerulescens.SJ,SA.
MAMMALS:Nine-bandedArmadillo.Dasypusnobvencinctus.SA.Brown-throatedThree-toedSloth.Bradypusvariegatus.SA.Hoffman’sTwo-toedSloth.Choloepushoffmanni.CI.MantledHowlerMonkey.Alouattapalliate.BC,SA.Red-tailedSquirrel.Sciurusgranatensis.CM,SA.VariegatedSquirrel.Sciurusvariegatoides.SJ.Long-nosed(Proboscis)Bat.Rhynchonycterisnaso.SA.White-nosedCoati.Nasuanarica.BC.Baird’sTapir.Tapirusbairdii.BC.Thisisprobablytheleastknownofalltapirsintheworld.ItwasnamedafterAmericannaturalistSpenderFullertonBairdwhenreportedthismammalinMexico,backin1843.ThisisthelargesttapirintheAmericasandthelargestnativelandmammalinCentralAmerica.Bodymassinadultscanreachto800pounds!CollaredPeccary.Pecaritajacu.LaSelva.SA.SingingMouse.Scotinomysteguina.OTHERSPECIES:EyelashViper.Bothriechisschlegelli.SA.CommonHouseGecko.Hemidactylusfrenatus.SA.GreenIguana.Iguanaiguana.SA.
GreenSpinyLizard.Sceloporusmalachiticus.CM. GreenBasiliskLizard.Basiliscusplumifrons.SA.Casque-headedLizard.Corytophanescristatus.SA.Red-eyedtree-frog.Agalychniscallidryas.SA.Strawberrypoisondart-frog.Oophagapumilio.SA.Green-and-blackpoisondartfrog.Dendrobatesauratus.SA.BullFrog.Ranasp.Arborealtermites.SA.Leaf-cutterAnt.Attasp.SA.StinglessBee.Meliponini.BlueMorpho.Morphosp.Widespread.HeliconiaButterfly.Heliconiussp.Ciccada. BC. Moss Mimic Mantis. Pogonogaster tristani. Giant Walking Stick. Phyllidae. Sap sucking Bug. Sternorrhyncha.
