Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Yellow-naped Parrot in Costa Rica
Amazona auropalliata
Parrots & Macaws · ~36 cm · lowland
GuanacastePacific
Endangered Amazon parrot of the dry Pacific lowlands. Bright green with a distinctive yellow nape patch. Population has declined dramatically due to the pet trade.
Fun Facts
- ▸Listed as Endangered — wild populations are highly fragmented.
- ▸Famous for being one of the best talking parrots in the wild.
- ▸Critical strongholds remain in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province.
Best Months
Year-round (declining sightings)
Featured On
- · Custom Guanacaste Birding
