10,000 Birds

JULY 19, 2018

It divides countries into categories, where the next category has 200 more species. In some cases the data are outdated, e.g. Costa Rica has 900 and not 800 species, but I made no corrections, remaining faithful to the original map data. 2 Panama (8.8 % of the global number – 976 species / 12 endemic species).

Equatorial Guinea 187

Equatorial Guinea Costa Rica Guyana Central African Republic 187

10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2012

Or the time in Suriname that we drove 3 hours to film Capuchinbirds only to learn that he left our video camera back at the lodge (next to an empty vodka bottle!). Our recent trip to Selva Verde Lodge in Costa Rica was one such trip that held an unexpected surprise. But I digress.

Costa Rica 249

Costa Rica Suriname Eggs Hunting 249

10,000 Birds

JUNE 30, 2022

It is slightly larger than Costa Rica, and in the most strategic places it has a well-developed infrastructure. In addition, it has over 450 bird species and more than 30 in-country endemics, of which it is possible to see every single species! Sri Lanka is a ‘must visit country’ for any keen birder.

Sri Lanka 147

Sri Lanka Ghana Uganda Eagles 147