Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Crimson-fronted Parakeet in Costa Rica
Psittacara finschi
Parrots & Macaws · ~28 cm · all
Central ValleyCaribbeanPacific
Common green parakeet endemic to Central America. Crimson on the forehead and inner wing edges. Often roams the Central Valley in noisy flocks.
Fun Facts
- ▸Restricted to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and western Panama.
- ▸Has adapted well to urban areas — roosts on city buildings.
- ▸Forms screaming flocks at dawn as birds leave their communal roosts.
Best Months
Year-round
Featured On
- · Poás + Doka + La Paz Day
