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Which country is better for birding- Costa Rica or Panama?

Two major advantages of birding tours to Costa Rica with local birding experts.

Hummingbirds! Of the many avian families that occur throughout the world, the members of the Trochilidae just might win the prize for being the most incredible. Tiny, pugnacious, and sporting breathtaking, iridescent colors, hummingbirds captivate our attention. The hu...

Birding tours in Costa Rica that see rails and other rare species.

Lifer Tours bird guide finds rare Tawny-faced Quail in Costa Rica.

Reasons for birding Costa Rica during the wet season.

It eventually happens to a birder, any birder. Whether we begin birding in the backyard, at a local park, or during visits to a wildlife refuge brimming with ducks and geese, at some point, most of us broaden our birding horizons. We see amazing birds in the book or ap...

In common with most countries, Costa Rica has its share of dull-colored and brightly colored birds. However, unlike most other nations, Costa Rica is a small place with a huge bird list, one of more than 900 species (!). With such a big avian pool to draw from, it's no...

Three benefits for birding Costa Rica with a group.