Mountains

The mountains in Costa Rica lie in a loose chain rom the Northwest to the Southest, splitting the country in two lowland areas. Montainous regions incluyes elavations between 3.500 to 5.500 feet. Rainfall is generally high.

Birding locations in the mountains of Costa Rica:

  • Monteverde-Santa Elena Private Reserve
  • Tapanti National Park
  • Los Santos Protected Area
  • Corcovado National Park
  • San Ramon Protected Area
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park
  • San Vito Protected Forest
  • Poas Volcano National Park

Some bird specialties in the mountains:

  • Orange bellied Trogon
  • Resplendent Quetzal
  • Emerald Tucanet
  • Fiery throated Hummingbird
  • Coppery headed Emerald
  • Azzure hooded Jay
  • Red headed Barbet
  • Silvery throated Tanager
  • Mountain Robin
  • Chiriqui Quail Dove
  • Sulphur winged Parakeet
  • Ruddy Pigeon
  • Green Hermit
  • Slaty backed Nightingale Trush