TranslateCosta Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Purple-crowned Fairy in Costa Rica
Heliothryx barroti
Hummingbirds · ~12 cm · lowland
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Slender white-bellied hummingbird of the lowland rainforest. Males show a glittering purple crown; both sexes have striking white outer tail feathers.
Fun Facts
- ▸Pierces flower bases to steal nectar without pollinating — a nectar thief.
- ▸The bright white belly is unusual among hummingbirds.
- ▸Often seen hawking small insects from the air, like a flycatcher.
Best Months
Year-round
Featured On
- · 7-Day Private Birding Tour
- · Sarapiquí Lowland Birding
