Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Photo: Dominic Sherony · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher in Costa Rica
Ptiliogonys caudatus
Silky-flycatchers · ~24 cm · highland
Cloud Forest
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Recorded by Oliver Komar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Striking highland songbird endemic to the Talamanca range. Pale gray body, yellow crown, and a long tail. Forms small noisy flocks atop fruiting trees.
Fun Facts
- ▸Endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama.
- ▸Feeds heavily on mistletoe berries — important in seed dispersal.
- ▸Often perches at the very top of the tallest tree.
Best Months
Year-round
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