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February 12 - 28, 2008

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Ordered taxonomically

Great Tinamou (Tinamus major)
A very lucky find; it was getting quite dark at this point, and we could here the Tinamou in the forest.  I simply pointed my camera into the dark and hoped for the best (composition and focus).  Surprisingly, the flash left great after images on our eyes, and we could see it quite clearly.  The pictures aren't great, but I'm happy to have something!
Great Tinamou (Tinamus major)
A very lucky find; it was getting quite dark at this point, and we could here the Tinamou in the forest.  I simply pointed my camera into the dark and hoped for the best (composition and focus).  Surprisingly, the flash left great after images on our eyes, and we could see it quite clearly.  The pictures aren't great, but I'm happy to have something!
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)

Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea)

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea)

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)

Bare-throated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)

Bare-throated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)

Bare-throated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)

Bare-throated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)
Immature
King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus)

Double-toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus)

Double-toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus)

Double-toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus)

Double-toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus)

Double-toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus)

Double-toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus)

Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbea)

Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbea)

Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbea)

Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbea)

White Hawk (Leucopternis albicollis)

Mangrove Black-Hawk (Buteogallus subtilis)

Mangrove Black-Hawk (Buteogallus subtilis)

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)

Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus)

Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima)

Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens)

Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens)

Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens)

Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens)

Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens)

Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens)

Great Curassow (Crax rubra)

Great Curassow (Crax rubra)

Gray-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides cajanea)
Pattie and I found this bird while strolling through the resort's grounds.  \n\nThis one is healthy, but disturbingly there was another wandering around that had lost one foot, and the other was at risk from twine that was wrapped around it.  Andy suspected it had been kept on a string, and that the other foot would eventually fall to the same fate; we tried to catch it but weren't successful.
Gray-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides cajanea)
Pattie and I found this bird while strolling through the resort's grounds.  \n\nThis one is healthy, but disturbingly there was another wandering around that had lost one foot, and the other was at risk from twine that was wrapped around it.  Andy suspected it had been kept on a string, and that the other foot would eventually fall to the same fate; we tried to catch it but weren't successful.
Gray-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides cajanea)
Pattie and I found this bird while strolling through the resort's grounds.  \n\nThis one is healthy, but disturbingly there was another wandering around that had lost one foot, and the other was at risk from twine that was wrapped around it.  Andy suspected it had been kept on a string, and that the other foot would eventually fall to the same fate; we tried to catch it but weren't successful.
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus)

Red-billed Pigeon (Columba flavirostris)

Red-billed Pigeon (Columba flavirostris)

Red-billed Pigeon (Columba flavirostris)

Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina talpacoti)

Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina talpacoti)

Sulphur-winged Parakeet (Pyrrhura hoffmanni)

Sulphur-winged Parakeet (Pyrrhura hoffmanni)

White-crowned Parrot (Pionus senilis)

White-crowned Parrot (Pionus senilis)

White-crowned Parrot (Pionus senilis)

Brown-hooded Parrot (Pionopsitta haematotis)

Red-lored Parrot (Amazona autumnalis)

Red-lored Parrot (Amazona autumnalis)

Red-lored Parrot (Amazona autumnalis)

Red-lored Parrot (Amazona autumnalis)

Red-lored Parrot (Amazona autumnalis)

Red-lored Parrot (Amazona autumnalis)

Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa)

Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa)

Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa)

Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa)

Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa)

Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)

Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)

Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)

Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)

Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata)
We got up a little earlier as our guides had heard this owl calling over the past couple of nights.  We tried all over the resorts grounds and were getting ready to quit and leave for La Selva when we heard it call in the distance.  Andy was able to bring it in, and Gustavo with his portable anti-aircraft search light was able to pick it out for us.
Dusky Nightjar (Caprimulgus saturatus)
Endemic to the region.
Dusky Nightjar (Caprimulgus saturatus)
Endemic to the region.
White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris)
A large flock seemed to be circling and riding a thermal over the river.
Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus)

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus)

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus)

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus)

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
Although we didn't see much rain while we were hiking, today we had spotty rain, but this Jacobin didn't seem terribly concerned.
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
Although we didn't see much rain while we were hiking, today we had spotty rain, but this Jacobin didn't seem terribly concerned.
Brown Violet-ear (Colibri delphinae)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti)

Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti)

Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae)

Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae)

Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae)

Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae)

Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii)

Coppery-headed Emerald (Elvira cupreiceps)
Endemic to CR.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl)
Great pictures of this hummer taken by Pattie.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl)
Great pictures of this hummer taken by Pattie.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl)

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl)

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl)

Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata)

Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata)

Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata)

Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata)

Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata)

Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata)

White-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis castaneoventris)

White-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis castaneoventris)

White-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis castaneoventris)

White-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis castaneoventris)

Purple-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis calolaema)

Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)

Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)
Female...
Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)
Female ...
Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)

Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)

Magnificent Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens)

Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla)
Female
Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla)
Female
Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla)
Female
Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla)
Male
Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)

Volcano Hummingbird (Selasphorus flammula)

Volcano Hummingbird (Selasphorus flammula)

Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus)

Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus)
Female; one of a small flock in a tree.
Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus)
Female; one of a small flock in a tree.
Orange-bellied Trogon (Trogon aurantiiventris)

Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)

Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)

Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)

Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)

Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena)

Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena)

Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena)
Female
Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena)
Female
Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena)

Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena)

Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)
Female
Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona)

Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)

Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)

Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)
Unfortunately, this bird had a rather tattered tail, but the distinctive bill is quite evident.
Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)
Unfortunately, this bird had a rather tattered tail, but the distinctive bill is quite evident.
Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)
Unfortunately, this bird had a rather tattered tail, but the distinctive bill is quite evident.
Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa)

Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa)

Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

White-necked Puffbird (Notharchus macrorhynchos)

White-necked Puffbird (Notharchus macrorhynchos)

Prong-billed Barbet (Semnornis frantzii)
Endemic to CR.
Prong-billed Barbet (Semnornis frantzii)
Endemic to CR.
Blue-throated Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus caeruleogularis)

Blue-throated Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus caeruleogularis)

Blue-throated Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus caeruleogularis)

Blue-throated Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus caeruleogularis)

Blue-throated Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus caeruleogularis)

Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus)

Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus)

Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)

Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)

Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)

Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii)

Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii)

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani)

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani)

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani)

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani)

Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus)
This species is on the edge of its range and may be a hybrid with Hoffman's.
Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus)
This species is on the edge of its range and may be a hybrid with Hoffman's.
Hoffmann's Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii)
Female; one of a small flock in a tree.
Rufous-winged Woodpecker (Piculus simplex)
Female; Pattie and I came across this regionally endemic species on a stroll through the resort's grounds, and initially thought it was excavating a nest hole.  Later, a few of us came back to see it and Andy and Gustavo felt the hole was too big, and thus it was simply enjoying a good feed of insects.
Rufous-winged Woodpecker (Piculus simplex)
Female; Pattie and I came across this regionally endemic species on a stroll through the resort's grounds, and initially thought it was excavating a nest hole.  Later, a few of us came back to see it and Andy and Gustavo felt the hole was too big, and thus it was simply enjoying a good feed of insects.
Rufous-winged Woodpecker (Piculus simplex)
Female; Pattie and I came across this regionally endemic species on a stroll through the resort's grounds, and initially thought it was excavating a nest hole.  Later, a few of us came back to see it and Andy and Gustavo felt the hole was too big, and thus it was simply enjoying a good feed of insects.
Rufous-winged Woodpecker (Piculus simplex)
Female; Pattie and I came across this regionally endemic species on a stroll through the resort's grounds, and initially thought it was excavating a nest hole.  Later, a few of us came back to see it and Andy and Gustavo felt the hole was too big, and thus it was simply enjoying a good feed of insects.
Cinnamon Woodpecker (Celeus loricatus)

Pale-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis)

Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus)

Red-faced Spinetail (Cranioleuca erythrops)

Red-faced Spinetail (Cranioleuca erythrops)

Red-faced Spinetail (Cranioleuca erythrops)

Spotted Barbtail (Premnoplex brunnescens)

Spotted Barbtail (Premnoplex brunnescens)

Spotted Barbtail (Premnoplex brunnescens)

Ruddy Treerunner (Margarornis rubiginosus)

Plain Xenops (Xenops minutus)

Plain Xenops (Xenops minutus)

Plain Xenops (Xenops minutus)

Plain-brown Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla fuliginosa)

Plain-brown Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla fuliginosa)

Plain-brown Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla fuliginosa)

Plain-brown Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla fuliginosa)

Northern Barred-Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae)

Northern Barred-Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae)

Northern Barred-Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae)

Northern Barred-Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae)

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes affinis)

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes affinis)

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes affinis)

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes affinis)

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes affinis)

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes affinis)

Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus)

Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus)

Fasciated Antshrike (Cymbilaimus lineatus)

Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus)

Western Slaty-Antshrike (Thamnophilus atrinucha)

White-collared Manakin (Manacus candei)

White-collared Manakin (Manacus candei)

White-collared Manakin (Manacus candei)

White-collared Manakin (Manacus candei)
Lucy and I had seen this female a day earlier, but today I went out on my own and found this nest, just a few metres from the edge of the river running along the resort.  Pattie and I visited it later so I could take some pictures.
White-collared Manakin (Manacus candei)
Lucy and I had seen this female a day earlier, but today I went out on my own and found this nest, just a few metres from the edge of the river running along the resort.  Pattie and I visited it later so I could take some pictures.
Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia frantzii)

Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia frantzii)

Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia frantzii)

Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia frantzii)

Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia frantzii)

Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant (Lophotriccus pileatus)

Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum nigriceps)

Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum nigriceps)

Common Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum)

Common Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum)

Yellow-margined Flycatcher (Tolmomyias assimilis)
Challenging to distinguish from Yellow-olive Flycatcher, this bird shows dark iris and eye-ring.
Yellow-margined Flycatcher (Tolmomyias assimilis)
Challenging to distinguish from Yellow-olive Flycatcher, this bird shows dark iris and eye-ring.
Tufted Flycatcher (Mitrephanes phaeocercus)

Tufted Flycatcher (Mitrephanes phaeocercus)

Dark Pewee (Contopus lugubris)

Dark Pewee (Contopus lugubris)

Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus)

Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus)

Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus)

Yellowish Flycatcher (Empidonax flavescens)

Yellowish Flycatcher (Empidonax flavescens)

Yellowish Flycatcher (Empidonax flavescens)

Black-capped Flycatcher (Empidonax atriceps)

Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus)

Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus)

Bright-rumped Attila (Attila spadiceus)

Rufous Mourner (Rhytipterna holerythra)

Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua)

Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)

Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)

Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)

Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)

Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)

Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)

Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)

Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius)

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)

Cinnamon Becard (Pachyramphus cinnamomeus)

Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata)

Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata)

Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata)

Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata)

Mangrove Swallow (Tachycineta albilinea)

Mangrove Swallow (Tachycineta albilinea)

Blue-and-white Swallow (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca)

Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher (Ptilogonys caudatus)

Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher (Ptilogonys caudatus)

Rufous-naped Wren (Campylorhynchus rufinucha)

Rufous-naped Wren (Campylorhynchus rufinucha)

Bay Wren (Thryothorus nigricapillus)

Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucophrys)

Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucophrys)

Timberline Wren (Thryorchilus browni)

Timberline Wren (Thryorchilus browni)

Timberline Wren (Thryorchilus browni)

Timberline Wren (Thryorchilus browni)

Black-faced Solitaire (Myadestes melanops)

Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus gracilirostris)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)

Clay-colored Robin (Turdus grayi)

Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)

White-throated Magpie-Jay (Calocitta formosa)

White-throated Magpie-Jay (Calocitta formosa)

Brown Jay (Cyanocorax morio)

Yellow-winged Vireo (Vireo carmioli)

Yellow-bellied Siskin (Carduelis xanthogastra)

Yellow-bellied Siskin (Carduelis xanthogastra)

Yellow-bellied Siskin (Carduelis xanthogastra)

Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera)

Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera)

Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina)

Flame-throated Warbler (Parula gutturalis)

Flame-throated Warbler (Parula gutturalis)

Flame-throated Warbler (Parula gutturalis)

Olive-crowned Yellowthroat (Geothlypis semiflava)

Olive-crowned Yellowthroat (Geothlypis semiflava)

Collared Redstart (Myioborus torquatus)

Collared Redstart (Myioborus torquatus)

Collared Redstart (Myioborus torquatus)

Black-cheeked Warbler (Basileuterus melanogenys)

Buff-rumped Warbler (Basileuterus fulvicauda)

Buff-rumped Warbler (Basileuterus fulvicauda)

Common Bush-Tanager (Chlorospingus ophthalmicus)

Sooty-capped Bush-Tanager (Chlorospingus pileatus)

Red-throated Ant-Tanager (Habia fuscicauda)

Red-throated Ant-Tanager (Habia fuscicauda)

Red-throated Ant-Tanager (Habia fuscicauda)

Red-throated Ant-Tanager (Habia fuscicauda)

Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra)

Flame-colored Tanager (Piranga bidentata)

Crimson-collared Tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus)

Crimson-collared Tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus)

Passerini's Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii)

Passerini's Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii)

Passerini's Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii)

Passerini's Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii)
Male amd female: originally conspecific with Cherie's Tanager, it has been split, and this striking bird was quite common.
Passerini's and Emerald Tanager

Mixed flock at the fruit feeder

Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)

Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)

Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)

Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)

Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)

Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)

Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)

Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)

Emerald Tanager (Tangara florida)

Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala)

Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala)

Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala)

Mixed birds at the feeding tray

Golden-hooded Tanager (Tangara larvata)

Golden-hooded Tanager (Tangara larvata)

Golden-hooded Tanager (Tangara larvata)

Blue-gray and Golden-hooded Tanagers

Spangle-cheeked Tanager (Tangara dowii)

Spangle-cheeked Tanager (Tangara dowii)

Spangle-cheeked Tanager (Tangara dowii)

Spangle-cheeked Tanager (Tangara dowii)

Scarlet-thighed Dacnis (Dacnis venusta)

Scarlet-thighed Dacnis (Dacnis venusta)

Scarlet-thighed Dacnis (Dacnis venusta)

Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)

Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus)
Female.
Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus)
Female.
Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus)
Female.
Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus)

Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus)

Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus)

Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus)

Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina)

Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina)
Female.
Slaty Flowerpiercer (Diglossa plumbea)

Slaty Flowerpiercer (Diglossa plumbea)

Slaty Flowerpiercer (Diglossa plumbea)

Slaty Flowerpiercer (Diglossa plumbea)

Sooty-faced Finch (Lysurus crassirostris)

Large-footed Finch (Pezopetes capitalis)

Large-footed Finch (Pezopetes capitalis)

Black-striped Sparrow (Arremonops conirostris)

Black-striped Sparrow (Arremonops conirostris)

Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis)

Volcano Junco (Junco vulcani)

Volcano Junco (Junco vulcani)

Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens)

Buff-throated Saltator (Saltator maximus)

Black-headed Saltator (Saltator atriceps)

Slate-colored Grosbeak (Saltator grossus)

Black-faced Grosbeak (Caryothraustes poliogaster)

Black-faced Grosbeak (Caryothraustes poliogaster)

Black-thighed Grosbeak (Pheucticus tibialis)

Black-thighed Grosbeak (Pheucticus tibialis)

Black-thighed Grosbeak (Pheucticus tibialis)

Black-cowled Oriole (Icterus prosthemelas)

Chestnut-headed Oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri)

Montezuma Oropendola (Gymnostinops montezuma)

Montezuma Oropendola (Gymnostinops montezuma)

Montezuma Oropendola (Gymnostinops montezuma)

Montezuma Oropendola (Gymnostinops montezuma)

Montezuma Oropendola (Gymnostinops montezuma)

Montezuma Oropendola (Gymnostinops montezuma)

Montezuma Oropendola (Gymnostinops montezuma)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)
Female
Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)

Olive-backed Euphonia (Euphonia gouldi)
female
Olive-backed Euphonia (Euphonia gouldi)
female
Olive-backed Euphonia (Euphonia gouldi)
Female
Tawny-capped Euphonia (Euphonia anneae)

Golden-browed Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia callophrys)

Golden-browed Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia callophrys)

 


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