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72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird in Costa Rica
Amazilia tzacatl
Hummingbirds · ~11 cm · all
Central ValleyCaribbeanPacific
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Recorded by Niels Krabbe · CC BY-SA 4.0
Costa Rica's most common hummingbird. Bright green with a rufous tail and pinkish-red bill. Found everywhere from sea level to mid-elevation gardens.
Fun Facts
- ▸Often the first hummingbird visitors see in Costa Rica.
- ▸Famously territorial — will chase away much larger birds.
- ▸Builds tiny cup nests on branches, sometimes within meters of busy paths.
Best Months
Year-round
Featured On
- · Poás + Doka + La Paz Day
- · 7-Day Private Birding Tour
