Category: Costa Rica Birds
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A Streak-headed Woodcreeper Feeds its Offspring Near the Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica
A Streak-headed Woodcreeper Parent Feeds its Offspring Near the Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica READ MORE
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PALE-BILLED WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Pale-billed Woodpecker is one of the largest and most spectacular woodpeckers in Central America. READ MORE
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SMOKY-BROWN WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Smoky-brown Woodpecker is a small, dull brown woodpecker found in a variety of wooded habitats across its large range. READ MORE
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HOFFMANN’S WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
A typical bar-backed Melanerpes, Hoffmann’s Woodpecker is largely creamy below and on the head, with a dark gray back and… READ MORE
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BLACK-CHEEKED WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
This woodpecker occupies a reasonably broad range, principally over the Caribbean slope of Middle America, where it is found from… READ MORE
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ACORN WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Acorn Woodpecker is a common, conspicuous inhabitant of foothill and montane woodlands in North America, from southwestern Washington, Oregon,… READ MORE
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FIERY-BILLED ARACARI – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Fiery-billed Aracari’s beak is large, with the upper part being fiery-orange and black on the lower portion; bill is… READ MORE
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KEEL-BILLED TOUCAN – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Keel-billed Toucan occurs in tropical lowland evergreen and secondary forests from southern Mexico, where it is the only large… READ MORE
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YELLOW-THROATED TOUCAN – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Yellow-throated Toucan is a large, black and yellow toucan most notable for its massive, bicolored bill. READ MORE
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COLLARED ARACARI – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Collared Aracari ranges from central Veracruz, Mexico south through northern Venezuela and western Ecuador. READ MORE
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Through my lens and prose I hope to instill a greater sense of awe, compassion and inspiration as I discover new creatures, explore interesting habitats, and gain wisdom about the natural world that’s all around us. It is my hope that readers are motivated to learn more about our environment and its inhabitants, and become passionate advocates for conservation.
I earned my college degree in biology, a foundation that shaped not only how I see the world, but how I’ve spent my life sharing it with others. For more than 35 years, I worked in education as both a teacher and administrator, guiding students through the wonders of science and the joy of discovery. That same spirit of curiosity has carried me through decades of volunteer work in citizen science and conservation. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.
~ Jim Gain
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