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Another Bird Surprise for Costa Rica- Buff-collared Nightjar!

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There are other birds still expected, I have a few in mind that probably also occur somewhere in the border area with Nicaragua (hello Altamira Oriole and Ladder-backed Woodpecker ). It was something that truly caught me by surprise, a bird usually heard or seen in Mexico or certain, out of the way gulches in Arizona.

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15 Hummingbirds that Can Only Be Seen in or Near Costa Rica

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This means that birders who have enjoyed views of big Magnificents from Arizona can expect an additional check on the life list when they see this species. One of the original true endemics of Costa Rica became a very near endemic when a small population was found in Nicaragua. White-crested Coquette. Coppery-headed Emerald.