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Caribbean Lowland Birding at Ara Ambigua Lodge, Costa Rica

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Birds with white on them are much more likely to take the form of goodies like the Snowy Cotinga , or two species of tityras. The Caribbean slope of Costa Rica also differs from the islands in having a lot more bird species. White-crowned Pigeon might be on the list, but that rare prize for Costa Rica is far from regular.

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Expectations and Suggestions for Caribbean Lowland Birding in Costa Rica

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The proximity of both slopes also facilitates seeing a lot of different species in a short span because the montane barrier has resulted in differences in terms of species and habitats. In Costa Rica, that would mean the Sarapiqui area because this is where we find the closest Caribbean lowland forests to San Jose.

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Zamora Estateā€¦ Avian-rich Eco-Luxury in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica enjoys an international reputation as an iconic birding location, bursting with epic Neotropical species and breathtaking natural attractions. Zamora Estate protects acres of unspoiled habitat within one of the fastest growing sections of San Jose, a holding that has sustained four generations of the Zamora family.

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Collaborative list ā€“ February 2020

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Rio san jose. Embalse San Miguel, TurrĆŗcares (acceso restringido). Embalse San Miguel, TurrĆŗcares (acceso restringido). Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. You may notice that the list only reaches as far as 879 even though I claimed that there were 928 species recorded during February. 08 Feb 2020.

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