North Pacific lowlands and foothills
The region has a pronounced dry season , true tropical dry forest is found in most of Guanacaste province. The Northern Pacific dry habitats share relatively few species with other parts of the country.
Birding locations in the Northwestern Costa Rica:
- Curu Wildlife Refuge
- Palo Verde Nacional Park
- Santa Rosa Nacional Park
- Diria National Forest
- Colorado – Abangares coastline
- Rincón de la Vieja Volcano area
- Tenorio – Miravalles Volcanoes area
Some bird specialties of Northern Pacific:
- Plain Chachalaca
- White fronted Parrot
- Yellow naped Parrot
- Black headed Trogon
- Rose throated Becard
- White lored Gnatcatcher
- Mangrove Vireo
- Scrub Euphonia
- Striped headed Sparrow
- Cinnamon Hummingbird
Birdwatching at Panama?
Wildbird Tours also offers trips for birdwatching in Panama.
