Costa Rica contains over 900 different bird species of which around 600 are resident. I saw many different birds there, but seeing them and getting a photograph of them are two different things. I was lucky enough to get some good ones, but getting a picture of the many different Hummingbirds (at least a decent one) proved impossible. My favourite one is of a Toucan that can be seen below.
The next one I found was an Ibis which I found as I was doing an Otter survey along a local river.
The next bird was a Scarlet Macaw. These birds are quite common in Costa Rica and are often seen flying in groups which is quite a spectacle. They have long tail feathers which makes them look very elegant in flight.
This is a Turkey Vulture which is quite a rare bird and the only one I saw in my 3 months in Costa Rica.
This bird is a Hawk and was found in Corcovado National Park.
This is the Cherrie's Tanager and I found this one as I walking in the local town of Puerto Jimenez.
The final bird which I also found in Puerto Jimenez I was unable to identify. Maybe one of you clever Steemians will be able to identify it for me.
All the pictures were taken with a Canon Powershot SX120 IS
This is my entry for #animalphotography contest hosted by @photocontests
Hope you enjoy the pictures and feel free to comment.
Great capture
Thanks
Some great shots, there @gingerjack. Particularly like the toucan and ibis pics. Was hoping to see a resplendent quetzal for it's name if no other reason, though! Aren't they Costa Rica's national bird?
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Thanks zool237. Apparently the National bird of Costa Rica is the Clay-colored thrush also known as the Yigüirro. Can’t say I’ve heard of it, nor did I see it when I was there. Here’s a picture of it
Beautiful shots! is hard to take good photos to the birds!
Thanks itachi24j. It is