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Birding in Costa Rica or Birding in Panama. What's the Difference?

Costa Rica and Panama. Two neighboring countries, each with fantastic birding, it's no surprise that many birders wonder how the birding compares between each nation. Having guided and birded in each country, this is our take on some of the most frequently asked questions posed by our clients regarding birding in southern Central America:

Will I see the same species in each country?

Yes and no. Although Costa Rica and Panama are right next to each other, they still have their differences. While many birds are shared between each country, some are more common in Costa Rica, others more common in Panama and then there are various species that aren't found in Panama and vice versa. For example, several beautiful dry forest species like Turquoise-browed Motmot, Yellow-naped Parrot, and Long-tailed Manakin reach the southern limit of their range in Costa Rica whereas species like the Crimson-backed Tanager and Lesser Kiskadee