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72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Black-bellied Hummingbird in Costa Rica
Eupherusa nigriventris
Hummingbirds · ~9 cm · midland
Cloud ForestCentral Valley
Small hummingbird with metallic green upperparts and a dark belly. Wings flash rufous patches in flight. A reliable visitor to Mirador Cinchona feeders.
Fun Facts
- ▸Endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama.
- ▸The rufous wing patches are usually only visible when the bird is in flight.
- ▸Prefers cool, mist-shrouded environments on the Caribbean slope.
Best Months
Year-round
Featured On
- · Mirador Cinchona Half-Day
- · 7-Day Private Birding Tour
