Bird-Watching at Guaria de Osa

Bird List

The bird life at Guaria, and the surrounding area, is spectacular! Due primarily to the high level of environmental awareness among the local people in Costa Rica as well as the large protected areas near Guaria, bird-watching is dramatic. In general, bird-watching is one of the more impressive features of the Osa Peninsula. The biological mega-diversity of the new world tropics is world famous and bird life is no exception. With well over one hundred species of birds in our specific area, bird sightings of many kinds are guaranteed. Bird life around Guaria offers hours of endless fun, discovery and adventure, even more so for the patient observer and enthusiastic ornithologist, the professional and the beginner.

Among the more notable feathered friends of our community are the Scarlet Macaws that feed on the fruits of the almond trees that laden the beach. Our beach has a continual, vibrant population of these impressive birds. You can see them close up in groups of over 20 almost daily. Scarlet Rumped Tanagers are also common in large groups and can be observed in their courtship dance flashing their neon red rumps. A local Tiger Heron usually peeps in and out of the creek’s rushes. Every day the ornate call and response of Tinamous can be heard. Large flocks of Pelicans are seen flying by in their V shaped formations and, at times, up to ten Toucans have been seen in the trees surrounding Guaria de Osa Retreat Centre. Large flocks of Amazon Parrots occasionally come to visit as they feed right next to the West House. Many species of birds fly about freely enjoying their life in Nature.

Guaria de Osa is bird heaven! Because there are numerous ecosystems in our area, unique bird-watching can easily be a full-time activity. At Guaria, in very close proximity, we have the edge of the forest, the secondary forest, the primary rainforest, the swamps, the mangroves, riparian forests, the beach and rocky outcropping. Everywhere many species of birds reside, whose calls fill the air with the sweet songs of undisturbed life.

We have access to a professional ornithologist guide for groups specifically interested in ornithology. Personally, we are familiar with the excellent trails for bird-watching in our immediate vicinity and our keen and enthusiastic local guides, experts at spotting birds, can lead you there.

The following is a list of one hundred of the most commonly seen birds at and around Guaria de Osa. You can use this list as a checklist for your records while bird-watching at Guaria.

Bird List
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