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The Top 5 Avian Ambassadors of Costa Rica

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Some might even protest at being kept separate, raising their voices as they eye the main conference birds with hungry intent. Even if the birds could speak like humans, their instincts would still come into constant play. The Rufous-naped Wren is a very animated, common species in Costa Rica. Maybe except for the gulls.

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The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds–A Hummer Book Review

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His guides include our own Patrick O’Donnell, who leads Dunn on a quest to see as many hummingbird species as possible across Costa Rica in just two days, an adventure described in his 2015 post “ A Hummingbird Quest in Costa Rica.”) I had hoped for more.