Birds & Birding in Costa Rica: (Species Weblog #8) – Costa Rica’s nationwide motto and tourism slogan, “La Pura Vida” loosely interprets to Dwell Life or Get pleasure from Life. With over 900 chook species recorded right here, there’s actually tons to get pleasure from! Be part of with me as I information you thru the scenic wonderland that’s Costa Rica. From the slow-moving waters of the Coastal Mangrove Wetlands to the heights of the Talamanca Páramo, over 300 species of birds might be featured on this weblog collection. **A few of this Weblog Sequence photographs (all taken by me) could have been taken in different close by nations.
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BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA WEBSITE LINK: Least Grebe
The Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is a tiny diver discovered within the American tropics, primarily getting into america in southern Texas. It isn’t really migratory however strikes round significantly, generally showing shortly on newly-formed ponds. The species has strayed north to California, Arizona, and Louisiana, and it has additionally colonized many islands within the Caribbean, with some people reaching Florida. Its actions are seemingly principally nocturnal.
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Whereas the Least Grebe was NOT noticed throughout our go to in February (2024), it’s vary and distribution point out it’s a a lot anticipated species and can seemingly be seen in future journeys. I’ve noticed them in South Texas, Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.
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