Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Volcano Hummingbird in Costa Rica
Selasphorus flammula
Hummingbirds · ~7 cm · highland
Cloud ForestCentral Valley
Tiny highland hummingbird endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama. Males display a brilliant gorget that changes color from rose to violet depending on the population and angle of light.
Fun Facts
- ▸Found only above 1,800 m — exclusively on the volcanic peaks of Costa Rica and western Panama.
- ▸Three distinct races, each with a different gorget color depending on the volcano.
- ▸One of the smallest birds on the planet, weighing less than a U.S. penny.
Best Months
Year-round at Poás and Irazú
Featured On
- · Poás + Doka + La Paz Day
- · 7-Day Private Birding Tour
