Boasting some 900 bird species, Costa Rica is home to more avian species than the United States and Canada combined. In fact, the country's bird populations account for more than 10% of the world's total bird species. Of these, more than 630 are permanent residents, while others are migratory visitors that live here only part of the year.



Bird watchers should know that Costa Rica is divided into four general avifaunal zones: the north Pacific lowlands, the south Pacific lowlands, the Caribbean lowlands and the interior highlands. Cocos Island accounts for a fifth zone, though it is not often included because of the difficulty in reaching the island. Each zone offers distinct bird populations, so countrywide travel is a great opportunity to sample the diversity of Costa Rica's birds.

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Great Green Macaw

Hummingbirds

Resplendent Quetzal

Scarlet Macaw

Toucans