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343 Bird species
Endemic 1 species
10 Protected Areas
4 National Parks
3 Wetlands
The Palo Verde node is one of the most biodiverse areas in Costa Rica. It encompasses a rich mosaic of over 15 natural communities, including the deciduous lowland forest, the evergreen forest, the flooded forest, the deciduous limestone hill forest, grasslands and mangroves.
The Palo Verde Node is partially located in the Tempisque Conservation Area and in the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area, which also contains Palo Verde National Park.
This area is a paradise for birdwatchers, as there are hundreds of species, including the mangrove hummingbird (Amazilia boucardi), endemic to Costa Rica, limpkin (Aramus guarauna), great egret (Ardea alba), boat-billed heron (Cochlearius cochlearius), northern jacana (Jacana spinosa), wood stork (Mycteria americana), bare-throated tiger heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum), and the northern crested caracara (Caracara cheriway). It is a paradise of waterfowl, shorebirds, seabirds, raptors, ducks and the most colorful jungle birds. In addition, you can observe dozens of species, such as macaws, caracaras, herons, vultures, sparrow hawks, hawks, parrots, woodpeckers, toucans and kingfishers. The area is also home to the jabiru (Jabiru mycteria), roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja), collared aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus), ferruginous pygmy owl (Glaucidium brasilianum), white hawk (Pseudastur albicollis), king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), long-tailed manakin (Chirox- iphia linearis), thicket tinamou (Crypturellus cinnamomeus), gray hawk (Buteo plagiatus) and more.
The landscape is dominated by dense tropical vegetation, a consequence of a warm and sub-humid climate. Palo Verde, Barra Honda, Diriá and Las Baulas National Parks are located here.
BIRDS
Rainy season
Cairina mosch
Common name: Muscovy Duck
Photo: Laurens Alvarado Hi
October to February
Amazilia boucardi
Common name: Mangrove Hummingbird
Photo: Laurens Alvarado Hidalgo
Platalea ajaja
Common name: Roseate Spoonbill
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Dry season
July to September
Photo: Laurens Alvarado Hidalgo
Rostrhamus sociabilis
Common name: Snail Kite
Photo: Laurens Alvarado Hidalgo
Lomas Barbud
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