The most common birds of Carara National Park
The most common birds of Carara National Park
Carara National Park is a must-visit destination in Costa Rica. The park boasts a unique transition forest, making it the only place in the Central Pacific with diverse ...
The Fascinating Tent-Making Bats
The Fascinating Tent-Making Bats
Everybody knows that Costa Rica is a small country but it has a great biodiversity. Nowadays thanks to much research through the rainforest we know that there are around 240 mammal species ...
Important facts about Cecropia Tree
Important facts about Cecropia Tree
When you visit Costa Rica you will be amazed by the exuberant vegetation that covers the big mountains and the one that grows surrounding the Pacific and Caribbean coast. This country ...
Costa Rica Pacific vs Costa Rica Caribbean Coast
Costa Rica’s Pacific vs. Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast.
A quick comparison.
Costa Rica is a breathtaking destination worth exploring for its unique geography - it is one of the few countries in the world that is bathed ...
The Gray-headed Tanager
The Gray-headed Tanager.
Scientifically known as Eucometis penicillata, is a majestic bird that falls under the Animalia Kingdom and has the following taxonomic classification:
Phylum Chordata
Class Birds
Order Passeriformes
Family Thraupidae
Genus Eucometis
This bird species boasts a breathtaking slate gray ...
Plant to attract Hummingbirds
Plant to attract Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds play a vital role in flower pollination, which requires understanding their diet. These birds feed mainly on flower nectar and are significant pollinators. They need to eat every 10 minutes, consuming ...
The Bush Dog. (Speothos venaticus)
The Bush Dog. (Speothos venaticus)
The return of the Costarican wild dog.
Interesting Facts
In Brazil and several Spanish-speaking countries, the bush dog is known by many interesting names that translate to vinegar dog, vinegar fox, water dog, ...
All facts about the Tapir
All facts about the Tapir
What is a Tapir?
These rare mammals are often confused with hippos, pigs, or anteaters, but their closest living relatives are rhinos and horses. Tapirs are a living fossil; they’ve been around ...
Reasons to visit Costa Rica during the Rainy Season
Reasons to visit Costa Rica during the Rainy Season.
#1: It’s not that Rainy
Before we jump into the heart of why we love the green season, you should know that the rainy season isn’t all rain, ...
SLATY-TAILED TROGON
SLATY-TAILED TROGON
KINGDOM: Animalia
PHYLUM: Chordata
CLASS: Birds
ORDER: Trogoniformes
FAMILY: Trogonidae
GENUS: Trogon
SPECIES: Trogon massena
The slaty-tailed trogon (Trogon massena ) is a near passerine bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Mexico, Central America, ...