Hybrid Green/scarlet macaw

Northern Central Valley of Costa Rica

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March 14th 2016
In the early mornings while at Hotel Tucano, we met with our guide Esteban in the parking lot at about 6:15 am for some excellent birdwatching. Even though it was misty or rainy most of the time, we had some good views of scarlet macaws, collared aricaris (toucans), kiskadees, various tanagers, and Montezuma Oropendolas, because they are nesting in trees bordering the parking area, and we could wa ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more