Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Mealy Parrot in Costa Rica
Amazona farinosa
Parrots & Macaws · ~41 cm · lowland
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Recorded by Unknown · CC BY 4.0
The largest Amazon parrot in Costa Rica. Mostly green with a dusty "floury" appearance on the nape. Travels in pairs or small flocks, calling raucously at dawn and dusk.
Fun Facts
- ▸Name comes from the powdery, mealy-white coating on its nape.
- ▸Roosts communally — sometimes hundreds gather at one site for the night.
- ▸Pairs maintain lifelong bonds and often nest in the same cavity year after year.
Best Months
Year-round
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