Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Indigo Bunting in Costa Rica
Passerina cyanea
Cardinals & Buntings · ~14 cm · all
Central ValleyCaribbeanPacific
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Recorded by Jonathon Jongsma · CC BY-SA 4.0
Brilliant blue migrant from North America. Males stay bright blue in breeding plumage but fade to brown-streaked drabness in winter Costa Rica.
Fun Facts
- ▸A long-distance migrant — these birds breed in the eastern United States.
- ▸Their feathers aren't actually blue; the color comes from light scattering, like the sky.
- ▸Costa Rica hosts large wintering populations from October to April.
Best Months
October – April
Featured On
- · Custom Winter Birding
