Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Green-crowned Brilliant in Costa Rica
Heliodoxa jacula
Hummingbirds · ~13 cm · midland
Cloud ForestCentral Valley
Robust hummingbird with deep emerald plumage and a long, straight bill. Males display a glittering green crown; females have white-spotted underparts.
Fun Facts
- ▸One of the few hummingbirds that perches while feeding rather than hovering.
- ▸A reliable feeder visitor in highland Costa Rica.
- ▸Named for the brilliant flash of green on the male's forehead in sunlight.
Best Months
Year-round
Featured On
- · Mirador Cinchona Half-Day
- · 7-Day Private Birding Tour
