Reflections of the Natural World

Travel with me as I explore the wild things and wild places of our planet. – Jim Gain

  • Mourning Dove

    Mourning Dove

    BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is one of the most abundant bird species in North America. Read more

  • White-winged Dove

    White-winged Dove

    BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a dove species whose native range extends from the Southwestern United States through Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Read more

  • White-tipped Dove

    White-tipped Dove

    BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) is a large New World tropical dove with a widespread distribution. Read more

  • Ruddy Ground Dove

    Ruddy Ground Dove

    BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina talpacoti) is a small New World tropical dove with a widespread distribution. Read more

  • Plain-breasted Ground Dove

    Plain-breasted Ground Dove

    BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Plain-breasted Ground Dove (Columbina minuta) has a large but discontinuous distribution. Read more

  • Common Ground Dove

    Common Ground Dove

    BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Common Ground Dove (Columbina passerina) is a small bird found in various regions. Read more