Caribbean lowlands and foothills
The wettest region of the country extends south from Nicaraguan border to Panama. Evergreen swamp forest, lowlands and mountain rain forest, is found along coastline and inland.
Birding locations in the Caribbean Costa Rica:
- Caño Negro RAMSAR site Wildlife Refuge
- Arenal Volcano National Park area
- Sarapiqui area
- Tortuguero- Barra Colorado National Parks
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- South Caribbean Talamanca Mountain Range
Some bird specialties of Caribbean Costa Rica:
- Rufous Motmot
- Black cheeked Woodpecker
- Purple throated Fruitcrow
- White Fronted Nunbird
- Long tailed Tyrant
- White ringed Flycatcher
- Snowy Cotinga
- Black faced Grosbeak
- Olive backed Euphonia
- Emerald Tanager
Birdwatching at Panama?
Wildbird Tours also offers trips for birdwatching in Panama.
