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Get Saltators in Costa Rica

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“Saltator” is another one of those “intriguing” names for certain bird species that live in Costa Rica and the Neotropical region. The other saltators in Costa Rica are more classic members of this odd family. Saltators, saltpotaters, salt n peppa, saltasaywhat? It is very gray.

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Grassy Green Space in the Central Valley- Trash Habitat or Prime Real Estate for Oddball Birds?

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When looking for birds in Costa Rica, the Central Valley isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Some call them trash, tours might not visit, but they can host more than the expected and common species. Some such vegetated spots can also attract oddball birds, species that wander to find a home in urban circumstances.